The image below shows particles flowing by each other.

Question

Image of a beaker with molecules inside that are loosely packed together
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Which state of matter is most likely represented in the image?

Group of answer choices

Gas

Plasma

Liquid

Solid

Answer 1

The image you described, showing particles that are loosely packed together and flowing by each other, is most likely representing the liquid state of matter. In a liquid, molecules are close together but are not fixed in place, allowing them to move around each other. Therefore, the correct answer is:

Liquid