Chemistry: Molecular Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0134112830
ISBN 13: 978-0-13411-283-1

Chapter 11 - Exercises - Page 524: 4

Answer

Solids have definite shape and volume due to stronger inter-molecular forces as compared to liquids and gasses. They are not compressible unlike gasses. They are far more dense then liquids and gasses and their atoms and molecules are close to each other.

Work Step by Step

Stronger inter-molecular forces in solids differentiate them from liquids and gasses.
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