Whether a statement describe a solid,a liquid or a gas.
(b) Particles are quite close together.

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it describes a solid
Solid:
The particles of solid are held together firmly due to greater intermolecular force of attraction present between them.
As the intermolecular force of attraction is strong, they have the least intermolecular space present between them.
The particles of solid do not show any motion except oscillation ( to and fro motion)
Thus solid have a definite shape and definite volume.
Concluding statement: As the particles are closely packed due to greater intermolecular force of attraction or less intermolecular space, they have a definite shape and definite volume. Therefore, the given statement describes a solid.

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Whether a statement describe a solid,a liquid or a gas.(b) Particles are quite close together.

Whether a statement describe a solid,a liquid or a gas.
(b) Particles are quite close together.