which statement best describes the atoms of the gas neon?\no they slide past each other.\no they move freely…

Brief Explanations:

In a gas - state, atoms have high kinetic energy and are not held closely together. They are free to move in all directions. Atoms that slide past each other are in a liquid state. Atoms that vibrate in place are in a solid state. Atoms that are packed closely together are also in a solid or liquid state (more so in a solid).

Answer:

They move freely in all directions.