Answer:
(a) there are strong forces (of attraction) between the particles in a solid
accept molecules / atoms for particles throughout
accept bonds for forces
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(holding) the particles close together
particles in a solid are less spread out is insufficient
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or
(holding) the particles in a fixed pattern / positions
but in a gas the forces between the particles are negligible
accept very small / zero for negligible
accept bonds for forces
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so the particles spread out (to fill their container)
accept particles are not close together
gas particles are not in a fixed position is insufficient
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