Question

models can help you visualize something that is difficult to see or understand. models help scientists communicate their ideas, understand processes, and make predictions. types of models include physical, mathematical, and conceptual models. a physical model is a smaller or larger physical copy of an object. mathematical models help describe a system using mathematical concepts and language and are usually composed of relationships between variables. conceptual models make comparisons with familiar things to help illustrate or explain an idea, theory, or law. there are many advantages to using scientific models and although models are very helpful, they also have limitations. what information does this model add to the information we already have about the three states of matter? a in order to change from one phase of matter to another heat must be added b when a substance changes state the particles do not lose or gain heat energy, only kinetic energy c there is a direct relationship between an increase in temperature and an increase in kinetic energy of particles in matter d there is an indirect relationship between an increase in temperature and an increase in kinetic energy of particles in matter

Explanation:

The model of the three states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) shows the arrangement of particles. An increase in temperature leads to an increase in the kinetic energy of particles in matter. This is a fundamental concept related to states of matter and energy. Option A is about phase - change heat addition which is not the main information added by the model here. Option B is incorrect as substances do gain or lose heat energy during state - change. Option D is incorrect as the relationship between temperature and kinetic energy is direct.

Answer:

C. There is a direct relationship between an increase in temperature and an increase in kinetic energy of particles in matter