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States of Matter

Question 6 • Fall 24 GSE Physical Science B IC

Which statement best describes the atoms of the gas neon?

Answer
A
They slide past each other.
B
They move freely in all directions.
C
They vibrate in place.
D
They are packed closely together.

Explanation

Neon is a gas, and gas atoms move freely in all directions, spreading out to fill the space available. The statement “They move freely in all directions” best describes neon atoms. Vibrating in place describes particles in a solid, while sliding past one another describes particles in a liquid.

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