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Question 8 • Chemistry

Which low-energy state of condensed matter is characterized by structural rigidity and resistance to changes of shape or volume?

Answer
A
gas
B
solid
C
plasma
D
liquid

Explanation

A solid is structurally rigid and resists changes in both shape and volume. A liquid keeps a fairly fixed volume but flows to take the shape of its container, while gases and plasma do not have a fixed shape or volume. Therefore, the correct choice is solid.

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