Statement A: In solids the molecules are packed closest together.
Statement B: In gases the molecules are spread out the most

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A A is true, B is false
B A is false, B is true
C Both are true
D Both are false

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Answer: C. Both are true

In solids the particles are tightly packed with the least space between them, which is why solids have a fixed shape. In gases the particles are far apart and move freely. So both statements are true.

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