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Which statement best describes the molecules in a solid?

A: Molecules move completely at random and at very high speeds.

B: Molecules expand to the edge of their container.

C: Molecules vibrate in a fixed position and do not move around much.

D: Molecules are free to separate from each other and will take on the shape of their
container.

User Mickers
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Answer:

C: Molecules vibrate in a fixed position and do not move around much.

Step-by-step explanation:

took the test too :)

User Sergey Shulik
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Answer:hello

The third one is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

Because the molecules of solids can just have some little vibration in their places.

The first one is for gas so it's incorrect.

The second one is for liquid.

And finally the third one is correct.

Good luck.

User Petr Mensik
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