Which Statement Describing the Properties of the Different Phases of a Sample

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Multiple Choice

Which statement describing the properties of the different phases of a sample of matter is true?

• A)The particles in both the gas and liquid phases are highly ordered and in close proximity to one another.
• B)The particles in the liquid phase are highly compressible because they can slip past one another.
• C)The particles in both the solid and liquid phases are free to assume any shape, and their nearest neighbors change over time.
• D)The solid phase is rigid, even though its constituent particles may vibrate a little depending on their temperature.
• E)Localized areas of order can form in the gas phase because the particles experience significant attractions to one another.

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