Which state of matter does this model represent?
Image of particles tightly packed
a) Solid
b) Liquid
c) Gas
d) Plasma
a) Solid
The model that represents particles tightly packed corresponds to the state of matter known as a) Solid.
To determine which state of matter the model represents, we can analyze the properties of each state and compare them to the information given in the question.
The state of matter is determined by the arrangement and movement of particles. In a solid, particles are tightly packed and held together by strong intermolecular forces, such as in a solid piece of wood. In a liquid, particles are close together but can move past each other, like in water. In a gas, particles are spaced out and move freely, as in the air we breathe. Plasma, on the other hand, consists of ionized gas where the atoms have become separated into negatively charged electrons and positively charged ions.
Based on the provided description, where the particles are tightly packed, we can conclude that the model represents the state of matter a) Solid.
You can determine the state of matter by identifying the arrangement and movement of particles in the given model or scenario.