Question

substance x has a fixed volume, and the attraction between its particles is strong. substance y has widely spread out particles and can be compressed. what can most likely be concluded about these substances? substance x is a crystal, and substance y is a liquid. substance x is a gas, and substance y is a plasma. substance x is a plasma, and substance y is a crystal. substance x is a solid, and substance y is a plasma.

Explanation:

Solids have a fixed volume and strong inter - particle forces. Plasmas have widely spread out particles and can be compressed to some extent. Crystals are a type of solid. Liquids have a fixed volume but weaker inter - particle forces compared to solids. Gases have no fixed volume and can expand to fill their container.

Answer:

Substance X is a solid, and substance Y is a plasma.