Which Venn diagram accurately describes what characteristics of solids, liquids, and gasses could be added to this diagram?
Answer
A
Image with description Overlapping circles are labeled definite shape least dense at top, definite mid-level density at right, most dense at left, with the intersection of all three labeled state of matter. The intersection of the left and right circles is labeled definite shape.
B
Image with description Overlapping circles are labeled definite shape most dense at top, mid-level density at right, least dense at left, with the intersection of all three labeled state of matter. The intersection of the top and right circles is labeled definite volume.
C
Image with description Overlapping circles are labeled definite shape most dense at top, mid-level density at right, definite volume least dense at left, with the intersection labeled state of matter.
D
Image with description Overlapping circles are labeled definite shape most dense at top, definite volume mid-level density at right, least dense at left, with the intersection of all three labeled state of matter. The intersection of the left and right circles is labeled definite shape.
Explanation
Solids have a definite shape and are generally the most dense, while gases are the least dense. Liquids have a definite volume and are generally between solids and gases in density. Solids and liquids both have a definite volume, so B correctly places that characteristic where their circles overlap.
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