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Question 10 • Chemistry

A substance is made up of slow-moving particles that have very little space between them. Based on this information, what can most likely be concluded about this substance?

Answer
A
It is not a gas because its particles do not have large spaces between them.
B
It is a gas because its particles move in many different directions.
C
It is not a gas because its particles do not move continuously.
D
It is a gas because its particles move continuously in a straight line.

Explanation

Gas particles are generally far apart, with large spaces between them. Since these particles have very little space between them, the substance is most likely not a gas. Slow movement alone does not determine the state, so choice B is the best conclusion.

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