Intermolecular spaces in case of solids are too large.
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Solution
Intermolecular spaces are minimum in solids because particles are closely packed and the intermolecular forces are very strong.
Solids have a definite shape and definite volume because the molecules of solids are tightly packed.
They have strong intermolecular forces of attraction.
They have negligible space between the molecules because of the tightly packed arrangement that is why they vibrate at their positions.
Liquids have a definite volume but not definite shape because the molecules are not tightly packed because of few intermolecular spaces between the molecules.
They cannot be compressed because their volume does not change with the force of compression.
Intermolecular spaces in case of solids are too small almost negligible.
