Water molecules are listed from A to B to C in

Responses
A greatest to least motion.greatest to least motion.
B least to greatest motion.least to greatest motion.
C least to greatest density.least to greatest density.
D greatest to least rotation.

A is ice b is water and c is steam

1 answer

Based on the states of water (ice, water, and steam), we can evaluate the correct ordering based on motion, density, and rotation.

  1. Motion:

    • Ice (A): Molecules are in fixed positions, so they have the least motion.
    • Water (B): Molecules move more freely than in ice.
    • Steam (C): Molecules are highly energetic and move the most freely.
    • Order: A (Ice) - least motion, B (Water) - moderate motion, C (Steam) - greatest motion
  2. Density:

    • Ice (A): Less dense than liquid water, which is why it floats.
    • Water (B): Has a greater density than ice.
    • Steam (C): Least dense due to the high energy and large spaces between molecules in gas form.
    • Order: C (Steam) - least density, B (Water) - moderate density, A (Ice) - greatest density
  3. Rotation:

    • Ice (A): Limited rotation due to fixed positions.
    • Water (B): Molecules can rotate more freely.
    • Steam (C): Molecules can rotate the most freely.
    • Order: A (Ice) - least rotation, B (Water) - moderate rotation, C (Steam) - greatest rotation

Given this analysis, we can state:

  • A (Ice): least motion, least rotation, greatest density
  • B (Water): moderate motion, moderate rotation, moderate density
  • C (Steam): greatest motion, greatest rotation, least density

If we summarize:

  • Motion (A to C): A (least) -> B -> C (greatest)
  • Density (C to A): C (least) -> B -> A (greatest)
  • Rotation (A to C): A (least) -> B -> C (greatest)

Please confirm if you're looking for any specific pattern or focus on certain responses among A, B, and C.