which of the three states of matter has the largest volume?

Answer 1

Well, you can't really answer that question without making some qualifications first. No state of matter is inherently larger than any other state, because you haven't defined the mass or density of the materials we're comparing.

Still, that's a little nit-picky, and I think I know what you mean. You mean, assuming the same mass of one substance in three different phases, which phase would take up the most space. And the answer to your question is: the gas phase. Gases are usually about 1000 times less dense than the liquids from which they evaporate.

I hope that helps. Good luck!

Answer 2

Assuming the mass of the states is equal then:

gas has the largest volume.

Usually liquids have the next largest volume followed by solids.

Water is a special case here. The density of ice is actually less than the density of water (ice cubes float). This is an exception in nature (and another reason water is so cool)

good luck!

Answer 3

Gas has the largest volume, as it assumes the shape of its container. Gas can have an infinite volume, unlike solids or liquids.

Answer 4

solids have a fixed volume

liquids take the shape of the container

gas fills the entire container

the molecules in gas are further apart then the molecules in liquids and solids

so id say gas

Answer 5

you have to be particular where, if you're talking bout earth then its solid, considering the mass up to the core, but in the universe, it is actually a fourth state of matter called plasma

Answer 6

Solid