Which of the following best describes the arrangement of particles in a solid?
Correct Answer: Particles are closely packed and fixed in place.
- Step 1: Understand that solids are one of the three main states of matter, along with liquids and gases.
- Step 2: Know that in solids, the particles (like atoms or molecules) are very close together.
- Step 3: Realize that these particles are not free to move around; they are fixed in place.
- Step 4: Recognize that because the particles are tightly packed and fixed, solids have a definite shape.
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