Which of the following best describes the arrangement of particles in a gas?(1 point)

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The particles are spread apart and can move freely.
The particles are spread apart and can move freely.

The particles are packed closely together and can move freely.
The particles are packed closely together and can move freely.

The particles are packed closely together and cannot move freely.
The particles are packed closely together and cannot move freely.

The particles are spread apart and cannot move freely.

1 answer

The best description of the arrangement of particles in a gas is:

The particles are spread apart and can move freely.

In a gas, particles are far apart compared to solids and liquids, and they are not closely packed, allowing them to move freely and occupy the volume of their container.