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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The statement 'Particles can only vibrate with respect to each other' is true for
Options
A Solid
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B Liquid
C Plasma
D Gas
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In a solid, particles are held in fixed positions and can only vibrate about their mean positions. Liquids and gases have translational motion; plasma has free-moving ions and electrons.

Hint

Think about the arrangement and movement of particles in different states of matter.

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