Match the state of matter to its description.

Question

Column A
1.
particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place; definite shape and volume:
particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place; definite shape and volume
2.
particles are loosely packed and slide past one another; indefinite shape but definite volume:
particles are loosely packed and slide past one another; indefinite shape but definite volume
3.
particles are far apart and move at fast speeds; indefinite shape and volume:
particles are far apart and move at fast speeds; indefinite shape and volume
Column B
a.liquid
b.solid
c.gas

Answer 1

Here are the matches for the states of matter to their descriptions:

1. particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place; definite shape and volume:
   b. solid

2. particles are loosely packed and slide past one another; indefinite shape but definite volume:
   a. liquid

3. particles are far apart and move at fast speeds; indefinite shape and volume:
   c. gas