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The particles in water have less mobility than the particles in oxygen. Which statement best explains this observation?
Water is always colder than oxygen.
Water has a lower density than oxygen.
Water particles have a greater kinetic energy.
Water particles have strong intermolecular forces.

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Water particles have strong intermolecular forces.

Explanation: In liquid water molecules are held together by hydrogen bonds (strong intermolecular forces), which restrict their motion. Oxygen at room temperature is a gas with much weaker intermolecular forces, so its particles move more freely.