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In which state of matter are particles closest together?
Suggested Answer: B
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In the solid state of matter, particles are closest together. This is due to the fact that solids have a definite shape and volume, meaning the particles are tightly packed in a fixed, orderly arrangement. In comparison:
Liquids have particles that are close together but not in a fixed position, allowing them to flow.
Gases have particles that are far apart and move freely.
Plasma consists of ionized particles and is not typically considered in the context of ordinary matter states at standard conditions.
Integrated Physical Sciences Learning Resources, Chapter on States of Matter
20 comments · newest first
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Ezekiel
7 days ago
Let's see how it goes!
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Leonida
12 days ago
I hope everyone picks B!
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Nohemi
17 days ago
Solid is the best choice for sure.
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Nan
23 days ago
Exactly! Gases are even further apart.
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Dominque
28 days ago
Plasma is too spread out, right?
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Ezekiel
1 month ago
Same here! Solids just make sense.
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Leonida
1 month ago
I feel confident about this question.
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Jess
1 month ago
True, but not as close as solids.
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Nohemi
2 months ago
What about liquids? Aren't they close too?
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Nan
2 months ago
I agree, solids are definitely closest together.
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Dominque
2 months ago
Yeah, solids have tightly packed particles.
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Jess
2 months ago
I think it's B) Solid.
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Mel
2 months ago
Solid all the way! No doubt about it.
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Casie
2 months ago
Wait, are you sure? I thought gases were closer!
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Vilma
3 months ago
Solid is correct, particles are tightly packed.
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Yuki
3 months ago
Definitely B) Solid!
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Kimberely
3 months ago
I keep mixing up liquids and solids, but I think solids are definitely the answer here.
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Elizabeth
3 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I believe solids have the closest particles.
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Lucina
3 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about liquids having more space between particles than solids.
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Elliott
4 months ago
I think it's solid because the particles are packed tightly together, right?