Which statement is true of the compressibility of solids, liquids, and gases?
A) Liquids are more compressible than gases.
B) Solids are more compressible than gases.
C) Liquids are more compressible than solids.
D) Solids are more compressible than liquids.

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Solids are the least compressible because their particles are tightly packed and have a fixed shape. Gases, on the other hand, are highly compressible because their particles are spread out and free to move. Liquids fall in between solids and gases in terms of compressibility, but still have less compressibility than gases. Therefore, the statement that "liquids are more compressible than solids" is true.

Which Statement Is True of the Compressibility of Solids, Liquids