The matter which has a fixed shape and volume with particles closely packed together with little movement is called ________________.

liquid

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solid

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gas

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plasma

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The correct option is B solid
Molecules of solids are closely packed with very less space in between and are held by strong forces of attraction which bound them together so have definite shape and volume and are not compressible.

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The matter which has a fixed shape and volume with particles closely packed together with little movement is called ________________.

The correct option is B solidMolecules of solids are closely packed with very less space in between and are held by strong forces of attraction which bound them together so have definite shape and volume and are not compressible.

The correct option is B solid
Molecules of solids are closely packed with very less space in between and are held by strong forces of attraction which bound them together so have definite shape and volume and are not compressible.