If a substance containing neutral atoms can be compressed a lot so that the atoms move closer together and the space between them decreases substantially, the substance is most likely a

Gas particles are far apart, with substantial empty space between them. Compressing a gas reduces that space and brings its atoms closer together, so a substance that can be compressed a lot is most likely a gas. Liquids and solids have particles packed much closer together and are difficult to compress.

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