Question

Which of the following best explains what happens when the kinetic energy of particles in a liquid state decreases?

They move so slowly that the particles are no longer held together, resulting in the formation of a gas.

They move fast enough to overcome the forces of attraction holding them together and become a gas.

They move more slowly, resulting in the formation of a solid.

They move so quickly that the particles ionize and become plasma.

Answer 1

less movement because they are taking a more "permament" shape

Answer 2

C

Answer 3

why c?

Answer 4

They are less dispersed and able to move aorund hence, the kinetic energy slowly decreases, since you know that kinetic energy = movement, while potential is stored energy.