The table compares the characteristics of a substance in three different states of matter.
comparison of characteristics
characteristic state x state y state z
average kinetic energy of the molecules low greatest least
particle attraction/forces weak negligible strong
which of these best describes the state of the substance represented by state x?
it is a solid because particle attraction is weak causing the least particle movement.
it is a liquid because particle attraction is weak allowing some particle movement.
it is a gas because the particles of the substance are unable to move.
it is a liquid because the particles of the substance are unable to move.