Give properties of a solid.

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Solids are also known to have a predetermined shape and volume.
Solid is a fundamental state of matter in which the molecules are closely packed together and contain minimum kinetic energy.
Properties of a solid
A solid structure is rigid.
It shows resistance to the force applied on surface.
Solids do not get compressed.
Solids have strong intermolecular forces.
Solids show high density.
There is no space between particles of a solid.

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