Which of the following statements describes a solid? a.) it is easily compressed b.) its particles are packed together tightly c.) it takes the volume of its container d.) it takes the shape of its container

Option (B) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

In solids, molecules are held together by strong intermolecular forces of attraction. Hence, the molecules are much more closer to each other.

As a result, they are unable to move from their initial position and can only vibrate at their mean position.

Hence, a solid has definite shape and volume. Solids cannot be compressed.

Whereas in a liquid, particles are held by less strong intermolecular forces of attraction as compared to solids. Therefore, in a liquid molecules are able to slide past each other and thus, they can be slightly compressed.

Liquids do not have a fixed shape but they do have a fixed volume.

In gases, molecules are widely spread out as they are held by weak Vander waal forces. Hence, they do not have a fixed shape but they acquire the volume of container in which they are placed.

Thus, we can conclude that the statement its particles are packed together tightly, is correct.

answer is: naturally occurring solid, inorganic compound or element is mineral.

minerals usually have crystalline form, that means than crystal constituents (atoms, molecules or ions) are arranged in a highly ordered microscopic structure, forming a crystal lattice that extends in all directions.

for example magnetite is a mineral of iron oxide (fe₂o₃).

calcite is a carbonate mineral and the most stable polymorph of calcium carbonate (caco₃).

dolomite is an   carbonate mineral composed of calcium magnesium carbonate (camg(co₃)₂).

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