Question

In which of the following states of matter are the particles close together but loosely connected so they can flow?
A.
liquids only
B.
solids and liquids only
C.
gases only
D.
solids, liquids, and gases
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **A. liquids only**. In liquids, the particles are close together but not rigidly fixed in place, allowing them to flow. In solids, the particles are tightly packed and fixed in place, while in gases, the particles are far apart and move freely.

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