Which State of Matter Has Atomic Spacing That Is Close

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which state of matter has atomic spacing that is close together and definite shape?

• A)liquid
• B)solid
• C)gas
• D)plasma
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Ovum

The female reproductive cell or gamete in animals, also referred to as an egg cell, that can develop into a new individual following fertilization.

Sperm

Male reproductive cells or gametes in sexually reproducing organisms, involved in fertilizing the ovum to initiate pregnancy.

Chromosomes

Thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells, made of protein and a single molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), responsible for carrying genetic information.

Genes

The basic units of heredity in living organisms, made up of DNA, that carry instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all known living organisms.