Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Solid State Is

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the solid state is incorrect?

• A)Many metals follow a close-packing arrangement of their atoms, much like the way fruit is stacked in the grocery store.
• B)The forces holding the particles together in a solid will affect their properties.
• C)Network solids tend to have very high melting points.
• D)Nonpolar molecular solids tend to be good conductors of heat and electricity.
• E)Ionic solids tend to be brittle.

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