Explain the arrangement of particles in solids.

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Solid:
Particles are tightly packed, usually in a regular pattern.
Solids have a fixed volume and shape.
There are strong forces of attraction between the molecules of a solid. This force is called intermolecular force. This is the reason why solids retain their shape.

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Explain the arrangement of particles in solids.

Solid:Particles are tightly packed, usually in a regular pattern.Solids have a fixed volume and shape.There are strong forces of attraction between the molecules of a solid. This force is called intermolecular force. This is the reason why solids retain their shape.

Solid:
Particles are tightly packed, usually in a regular pattern.
Solids have a fixed volume and shape.
There are strong forces of attraction between the molecules of a solid. This force is called intermolecular force. This is the reason why solids retain their shape.