A particular state of matter has atoms that are packed closely together and vibrating in fixed positions. A phase change occurs and the matter changes to a state where the atoms are spaced far apart and are moving about randomly. What can you infer has occurred?

it goes to a solid to a liquid

Explanation:

When something is a solid the molecules are impact together and have a small sense of vibration. But as the solid melts away for example ice, the molecules become more loose forming into a liquid

there are no statements provided but here is why:

sulfur belongs to group 16 because it can be found in nature whether it is in a free or combined state.

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