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

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

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

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

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

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Chemistry

Lauryn Hurley

1 February, 23:43

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

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

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

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

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

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Finley Wallace · Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option C. When the kinetic energy of particles in a liquid state decreases, the molecules move more slowly, resulting in the formation of a solid. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.

Jaliyah Morris · Answer 2

I believe the correct response is C.