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What is the defining characteristic of the solid state of matter?
What is the defining characteristic of the solid state of matter?
- Definite shape and volume (correct)
- Variable shape and volume
- Variable shape but definite volume
- Definite shape but variable volume
What are the smallest constituent particles of solids referred to as in this chapter?
What are the smallest constituent particles of solids referred to as in this chapter?
- Ions
- Atoms
- Molecules
- Particles (correct)
What characterizes the interparticle forces of attraction in solids?
What characterizes the interparticle forces of attraction in solids?
- Non-existent interparticle forces of attraction
- Variable interparticle forces of attraction
- Strong interparticle forces of attraction (correct)
- Weak interparticle forces of attraction
Which property of solids is a result of strong interparticle forces of attraction?
Which property of solids is a result of strong interparticle forces of attraction?
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What are the smallest constituent particles of various solids referred to as in this chapter?
What are the smallest constituent particles of various solids referred to as in this chapter?
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What characterizes the interparticle forces of attraction in solids?
What characterizes the interparticle forces of attraction in solids?
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