Which one of the following statements is not true?

(a) the molecules in a solid vibrate about a fixed position

(b) the molecules in a liquid are arranged in a regular pattern

(c) the molecules in a gas exert negligibly small forces on each other, except during collisions

(d) the molecules of a gas occupy all the space available

Correct answer: (b) the molecules in a liquid are arranged in a regular pattern

Explanation: In liquids, the molecules are loosely arranged and not arranged in a regular pattern. Hence, the above statement is not true.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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