Which of the Following Statements About the Phases of Matter

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the phases of matter is TRUE?

• A) In both solids and liquids, the atoms or molecules pack closely to one another.
• B) Solids are highly compressible.
• C) Gaseous substances have long-range repeating order.
• D) There is only one type of geometric arrangement that the atoms or molecules in any solid can adopt.
• E) Liquids have a large portion of empty volume between molecules.

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