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What characteristic best describes the low entropy associated with solids?

O A. The atoms are held together with strong bonds.
O B. The atoms are arranged in a rigid structure.
C. The solid has a high specific heat capacity
D. The atoms in a solid are mostly metals.​

User Wilthon
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Answer:

b

Step-by-step explanation:

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User Nealv
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Answer:

B. The atoms are arranged in a rigid structure.

Step-by-step explanation:

Because the entropy of solids depends on the structure of the atoms, a rigid structure has less randomness = less entropy. So, the answer is B.

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