Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The given statement that, ‘solids are highly compressible in nature’ is correct or not, is to be determined.
(b)
Interpretation:
The given statement that, ‘solids are rigid in nature so that, they can adjust their shapes according to the container’ is correct or not, is to be determined.
(c)
Interpretation:
The given statement that, ‘the molecules of amorphous solids are ordered in a regular pattern’ is correct or not, is to be determined.
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Interpretation:
The given statement that, ‘most of the
(e)
Interpretation:
The given statement that, ‘generally, solids cannot flow’ is correct or not, is to be determined.
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Introduction to Chemistry
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