The three classical states of matter (solid, liquid, and gas) arise as a result of the relative balance between intermolecular forces of attraction and:
A.
The atmospheric pressure surrounding the substance, with no reference to temperature
B.
The electrical charge of the constituent molecules
C.
The exact colour of the substance under consideration
D.
The thermal (kinetic) energy of the constituent molecules
A. Neither a definite (fixed) shape nor a definite (fixed) volume, readily expanding to completely fill whatever container they occupy
17.
Among the three classical states of matter, the constituent particles are typically MOST closely packed together, and exhibit the LEAST freedom of movement, in which state?
A.
Liquid
B.
All three states have identical particle spacing and freedom of movement
