Does all substances have equal spaces between their particles?

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Yes, they all have equal spaces between their particles.

No, gases and liquids have equal spaces between their particles but solids have more spaces than them.

No, solids have the least spaces between their particles than liquids and gases.

No, solids and liquids have equal spaces between their particles but gas has more spaces than them.

answer is B.

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All matter has spaces between its particles but it’s not equal in all substances.

Inter-molecular space is the term used to describe the space between matter particles.
Depending on the kind of matter being considered, there may be a certain amount of intermolecular space between the particles of matter.
The inter-molecular space between the particles is greatest in gases and lowest in solids.

In general, solids have the least spaces between their particles, followed by liquids, and then gases have the most spaces between their particles.

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