Question

this picture shows how atoms are arranged in a
gas
liquid

Explanation:

In solids, atoms are closely - packed in an orderly arrangement. In liquids, atoms are close but can move past one another. In gases, atoms are far apart and move freely. The picture shows closely - packed and orderly arranged atoms, which is characteristic of a solid. Since it's not a gas (atoms are not far apart) or a liquid (more disordered than shown), it must be a solid, but there is no solid option given. However, compared to gas and liquid, the arrangement is more like a solid - like structure.

Answer:

Neither gas nor liquid (but most similar to a solid - like arrangement if considering the given options)