The Molecules in a Solid

question 47

Multiple Choice

The molecules in a solid

• A)have little influence on one another.
• B)have little influence on one another except during their frequent but brief collisions.
• C)are close together and exert forces on one another that are comparable to the forces that bind atoms into molecules.
• D)form temporary short-range bonds that continually break and re-form due to the thermal kinetic energy of the molecules.
• E)are always arranged in a crystalline structure.

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Definitions:

Sediment

Particles of rock, mineral, or organic materials that accumulate in layers on the Earth's surface, often transported by water, wind, or ice.

Base Level

The lowest point to which a stream or river can erode its channel, often sea level for rivers.

Reservoir

A large natural or artificial lake used for the storage and regulation of water, often for public water supply, hydroelectric power generation, or flood control.

Isostatic Rebound

The rise of land masses that were depressed by the huge weight of ice sheets during the last glacial period, through a process of readjustment.