Which of the following best describes the arrangement of particles in a gas?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following best describes the arrangement of particles in a gas?
  1. Tightly packed in a fixed position
  2. Close together but can move past each other
  3. Far apart and moving freely
  4. Randomly arranged in a fixed structure

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following best describes the arrangement of particles in a gas?
  • Step 1: Understand that gases are made up of tiny particles, like atoms or molecules.
  • Step 2: Recognize that in a gas, these particles are not close together; they are spaced far apart.
  • Step 3: Note that gas particles move around freely and quickly in all directions.
  • Step 4: Realize that because they move freely, gas particles can fill the entire space of their container, no matter the shape or size.
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