Why can the molecules of solid not interchange their position?

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Solids have a strong intermolecular force of attraction.
In the case of solids, the molecules are very tightly packed.
The intermolecular space between the molecules is very small.
In solid, the particles occupy fixed positions.
They simply vibrate at their positions.
They cannot leave their place.

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