Question

The particles of a substance are _____________ packed in the solid-state { loosely/closely}

Answer 1

A solid substance that has fixed volume and fixed shape & size.

Reasons:

• They possess high intermolecular forces of attraction between the particles.
• They possess low inter-molecular spaces.
• Therefore, the particles of solid are closely and tightly packed.
• They are hard & rigid at room temperature.

Thus, the particles of a substance are closely packed in the solid state.