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Below is a question with multiple-choice answers. Choose the correct option based on your reasoning.

### Question:
Which statement is true about the particles of a liquid compared to the particles of a gas?

### Choices:
A. Particles of a liquid are a slower and further apart.
B. Particles of a liquid are faster and farther apart.
C. Particles of a liquid are slower and closer together.
D. Particles of a liquid are faster and closer together.

### Answer:
