Question

differentiate between these four states of matter by completing the chart. click and drag each description to its correct state of matter. solid: maintains a fixed volume and shape; liquid: conforms to the shape of its container but retains a nearly constant volume independent of pressure; gas: has both variable volume and shape, expands to fill container; plasma: electrically conductive, produce magnetic fields and electric currents

Explanation:

Solids have a fixed volume and shape due to closely - packed particles. Liquids conform to the shape of their container but have a nearly constant volume as particles are close but can move past each other. Gases have variable volume and shape and expand to fill the container as particles are far apart and move freely. Plasmas are electrically conductive and can produce magnetic fields and electric currents as they consist of ions and free electrons.

Answer:

Solid: maintains a fixed volume and shape
Liquid: conforms to the shape of its container but retains a nearly constant volume independent of pressure
Gas: has both variable volume and shape, expands to fill container
Plasma: electrically conductive, produce magnetic fields and electric currents