Question

if the substance containing neutral atoms can be compressed a lot so that the atoms move closer together and the space between them decreases substantially, the substance is most likely a

Answer 1

GAS

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer is: gas.
In gaseous state there are little or no attractive intermolecular forces between atoms and molecules, so atoms have great kinetic energy and move freely. Gas is distinguished from liquids and solids because gas has vast separation of the individual gas particles.