Use these images to identify each state of matter.

Question

A cylinder at left labeled A contains balls widely separated in space. A cylinder in the center labeled B contains balls stacked near the bottom of the cylinder. A cylinder at right labeled C contains balls in a layer along the bottom of the cylinder.

Match each image with the correct state of matter.



A:

B:

C:

Answer 1

Based on the descriptions of the images you provided, the states of matter can be identified as follows:

• A: This cylinder contains balls widely separated in space, which represents a gas. In gases, particles are far apart and move freely.

• B: This cylinder contains balls stacked near the bottom, which represents a liquid. In liquids, particles are close together but can still move around, allowing them to take the shape of their container while maintaining a definite volume.

• C: This cylinder contains balls in a layer along the bottom, which represents a solid. In solids, particles are tightly packed in a fixed arrangement, giving them a definite shape and volume.

So the matches are:

• A: Gas
• B: Liquid
• C: Solid