Which statement correctly lists the physical states of water?

• A. Solid, liquid, and gas
• B. Liquid, solid, and plasma
• C. Gas only
• D. Solid, liquid, and plasma

Answer: (A)

Water has three common physical states that depend on temperature: solid, liquid, and gas. At freezing temperatures, it becomes solid ice; when warmed above freezing, it becomes liquid water; and when heated further above boiling, it turns into water vapor or steam. Plasma isn’t a normal state for water under everyday conditions because it requires ionizing energy far beyond typical temperatures. So, solid, liquid, and gas correctly describe water’s physical states.