The matter which has a fixed shape and volume with particles closely packed together with little movement is called ________________.
liquid
solid
gas
plasma
A
solid
B
liquid
C
plasma
D
gas
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Molecules of solids are closely packed with very less space in between and are held by strong forces of attraction which bound them together so have definite shape and volume and are not compressible.
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