Which of the following is true about density and states of matter for most substances?

A.
A substance is denser as a gas than as a liquid.
B.
A substance is denser as a solid than as a gas.
C.
A substance is denser as a liquid than as a solid.
D.
A substance is denser as a gas than as a solid.

1 answer

The correct statement about density and states of matter for most substances is:

B. A substance is denser as a solid than as a gas.

In general, solids have a higher density than liquids and gases because their particles are more closely packed together. For most substances, the density typically follows the order: solid > liquid > gas. However, there are exceptions such as water, which is less dense as a solid (ice) than as a liquid.