Question

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how do the particles in wood compare to the particles in water?

the particles in both wood and water vibrate in fixed positions.
the particles in water are tightly packed and vibrate in place, while the particles in wood can slide past one another.
the particles in wood are far apart and arranged randomly, while the particles in water are arranged in a fixed pattern.
the particles in wood are tightly packed and vibrate in place, while the particles in water are close together but can move past one another.

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the particle arrangements in different states of matter. Wood is a solid (particles tightly packed, vibrate in fixed positions), water is a liquid (particles close together, can slide past each other).

• First option: Water particles don't vibrate in fixed positions (liquid), so wrong.
• Second option: Water particles can slide, wood (solid) particles don't slide, so reversed, wrong.
• Third option: Wood (solid) particles are not far apart/random; water (liquid) not in fixed pattern, wrong.
• Fourth option: Matches solid (wood: tight, vibrate in place) and liquid (water: close, move past) particle behavior.

Answer:

The particles in wood are tightly packed and vibrate in place, while the particles in water are close together but can move past one another.