It was observed that the molecules of a substance were arranged in a closely packed structure that did not tak

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It was observed that the molecules of a substance were arranged in a closely packed structure that did not take the shape of the vessle it was in. What is most likely the state of matter of this substance?

 a
Solid
 b
Liquid
 c
crystal
 d
Gas

GPT-5 mini · Answer

a. Solid

Explanation: Solids have molecules closely packed in an ordered structure and retain a definite shape (do not take the shape of their container). Crystals are a type of solid with a regular lattice, but "solid" is the correct state of matter here.

It was observed that the molecules of a substance were arranged in a closely packed structure that did not take the shape of the vessle it was in. What is most likely the state of matter of this substance?

a
Solid
b
Liquid
c
crystal
d
Gas

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It was observed that the molecules of a substance were arranged in a closely packed structure that did not take the shape of the vessle it was in. What is most likely the state of matter of this substance? a Solid b Liquid c crystal d Gas

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It was observed that the molecules of a substance were arranged in a closely packed structure that did not take the shape of the vessle it was in. What is most likely the state of matter of this substance?

a
Solid
b
Liquid
c
crystal
d
Gas