Question

the diagrams below represent the four states of matter. which diagram represents the phase that occurs after a solid melts? diagram 3 diagram 1 diagram 4 diagram 2

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the state of matter after melting

When a solid melts, it becomes a liquid.

Step2: Analyze the particle arrangement in each diagram

• Diagram 3: Particles are closely packed in an orderly manner - solid.
• Diagram 1: Particles are closely packed but can move around each other - liquid.
• Diagram 2: Particles are far apart - gas.
• Diagram 4: Shows ions (not relevant for the simple solid - liquid - gas phase change context here).

Answer:

Diagram 1