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The hardness of solids is due to the fact that their particles:

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cannot be separated at all

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remain in a fixed place

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are held close to each other by strong forces of attraction

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The hardness of solids is due to the fact that their particles are held close to each other by strong forces of attraction.

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Solution

The correct option is C
are held close to each other by strong forces of attraction

cannot move at all

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