Answer: Option (b) is the correct answer.
Explanation:
In liquid state, particles do have kinetic energy that helps in partially overcoming the intermolecular forces between the molecules. But still the particles are close together and they are able to slide past each other.
So, when we apply pressure on a liquid then its molecules partially gets compressed.
On the other hand, molecules of a solid are held together by strong intermolecular forces of attraction. Hence, they have definite shape and volume. As a result, solids do not get compressed.
In gases and plasma state of matter, molecules are gar away from each other. So, they are able to get completely compressed when a pressure is applied.
Thus, we can conclude that liquid is the state of matter which consists of particles that can be partially compressed.
