Question

9 describe the particle arrangement in liquids compared to solids and gases. a particles are far apart and move freely and rapidly b particles are close together but can slide past each other c particles are scattered with no fixed arrangement d particles are tightly packed in a fixed pattern and vibrate in place

Explanation:

• Option A: This describes the particle arrangement in gases, not liquids.
• Option B: In liquids, particles are close together (like in solids) but can slide past each other (unlike solids), which is the correct description.
• Option C: This is too vague and not a precise description of liquid particle arrangement compared to solids and gases.
• Option D: This describes the particle arrangement in solids.

Answer:

B. Particles are close together but can slide past each other