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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