Use the table to answer the question.

Question

Student Name Potential Energy Rating (lowest to highest)
Henry gas, liquid, solid
Jasmine gas, solid, liquid
Lucas solid, gas, liquid
Tasha solid, liquid, gas
Four students rank the potential energies of some states of matter. Which student is correct?

(1 point)
Responses

Henry
Henry

Lucas
Lucas

Jasmine
Jasmine

Tasha
Tasha
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Answer 1

To determine which student is correct regarding the ranking of potential energy for the states of matter, we need to know that potential energy generally increases from gas to liquid to solid, since gas particles are far apart and move freely, while solid particles are closely packed and vibrate in place.

Here is the potential energy ranking based on that understanding:

• Gas: lowest potential energy (particles are far apart)
• Liquid: medium potential energy (particles are closer together but can move past each other)
• Solid: highest potential energy (particles are tightly packed and cannot move freely)

Now, let's evaluate each student's ranking based on this information:

1. Henry: gas, liquid, solid - This ranking is correct.
2. Jasmine: gas, solid, liquid - This ranking is incorrect.
3. Lucas: solid, gas, liquid - This ranking is incorrect.
4. Tasha: solid, liquid, gas - This ranking is incorrect.

Based on these evaluations, the student who is correct is Henry.