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Question 9 • Chemistry

Which best explains why a crystal is incompressible?

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

Explanation

A crystal is made of particles arranged closely together, leaving very little space between adjacent molecules. Because there is little empty space to squeeze out, the crystal is difficult to compress; its molecules can still vibrate in place.

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