Which best characterizes a crystal?

a number of high speed particles moving randomly
a dense substance that is hard and incompressible

a high-energy state of matter made up of a swirling, ionized gas

a loose association of particles moving past one another

Verified Answer :

a high - energy state of matter made up of a swirling, ionized gas

Halite crystal is growing and can attach very quickly and eventually form a smooth, stable faces where new atoms can easily attach themselves.

a dense substance that is hard and incompressible