Which of the following terms best describes a sample composed of particles that can be squeezed together?

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The particles in gases are far apart and move about very quickly. The particles have much more energy and this is why they move so fast. The particles collide with each other and the walls of the container filling the volume of the container. A gas can be easily compressed because of the space between the particles.
The particles in a solid are tightly packed and locked in place. Although we cannot see it or feel it, the particles are moving - vibrating in place.
The particles in a liquid are close together but they are able to move, slide or flow past each other.

Which of the Following Terms Best Describes a Sample Composed