Question

Which best explains why a crystal is incompressible?

A.Its molecules remain in position without vibrating.
B.The molecules of a crystal behave like those of a gas.
C.There is little, if any, space left between its adjacent molecules.
D.Its molecules switch positions when they are compressed.

Answer 1

Answer: Option (C) is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

A crystal is a solid substance and it is known that in solids, molecules are held together by strong intermolecular forces of attraction.

As a result, the atoms of a solid substance are not able to move from their initial position but they can vibrate at their mean position due to very little space between its adjacent atoms.

Hence, a solid substance in incompressible in nature and it has a definite shape and volume.

Thus, we can conclude that the statement there is little, if any, space left between its adjacent molecules.

Answer 2

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option C. The statement that best explains why a crystal is incompressible would be that there is little, if any, space left between its adjacent molecules. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.