Which of the following ranks the three states of matter from most to least ordered?

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Solids have the most orderly arrangement of particles, with tightly packed molecules and a fixed shape. Liquids have less order than solids, as their particles are less tightly packed and able to move around each other. Gases have the least order, with particles that are widely spaced and able to move freely in any direction. Therefore, the correct ranking from most to least ordered is solid > liquid > gas.

Which of the Following Ranks the Three States of Matter