Original Project
Atoms, Molecules, and States of Matter
There are differences in the spacing, motion, and interaction of atoms and molecules that make up solids, liquid…
Item AM027003: Molecules are spaced farthest apart in a gas.
In which state of matter are the molecules spaced farthest apart?
- A gas
- A liquid
- A solid
- All are equal.
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3489 | 5045 | 69% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 2248 | 3410 | 66% |
| 9–12 | 1239 | 1625 | 76% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 1756 | 2455 | 72% |
| Female | 1704 | 2534 | 67% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 3197 | 4540 | 70% |
| Other | 253 | 438 | 58% |