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Gases are easily compressible because their particles have more space between them and move freely. Solids, on the other hand, have particles packed closely together in a fixed position, making them resistant to compression. So, while gases can be compressed into a smaller volume, solids maintain their shape and volume because of their close-packed structure.

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