Question

 Which of the following describes the characteristics of a solid?

 made up of particles packed closely together, having both definite shape and definite volume 

 made up of particles packed relatively close together, having an indefinite shape but a definite volume   made up of particles that are far apart from each other, having both indefinite shape and indefinite volume   made up of positively charged particles and negatively charged electrons, having indefinite shape and indefinite volume

Answer 1

made up of particles packed closely together, having both definite shape and a definite volume

Answer 2

Made up of particles packed closely together, having both definite shape and definite volume

Step-by-step explanation:

There are three states in which matter exists; which are solid, liquid and gas.

Solid matter consists of particles that are highly compact with each constituting particles closely linked to the other constituting particles. The constituent particles in solid matters have insignificant movement; this gives the solid a definite shape (irrespective of the shape of the container it is stored) and definite volume.

Same cannot be said about liquid and gaseous matter because the constituent particles in them (liquid and gases) move freely within the matter. Hence, they have indefinite shape and assume the shape of the container they are stored.