What is the largest number of comparisons needed to order a list of four elements using the quick sort algorithm?
Chapter One Sections 1.1 & 1.2 Matter- anything that occupies space & has mass; Composed of particles Structure of particles determines the properties of matter Classified by: o State- physical form; positon of particles & how strongly they interact w/ one another o Composition- types of particles Exist in 3 different states: o Solid- most dense matter; particles do not move o Liquid- packed close, but can move slightly o Gas- least dense matter; do not clump and move freely; assume shape & volume of the container Atoms- the basic particles that compose matter About 91 different types of atoms exist Are composed of even smaller particles Often combine/bind togethe