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A sample of calcium carbonate is cooled. Which change happens to the molecules of calcium carbonate in the sample?(1 point)

The molecules break apart and then form stronger forces.

The forces weaken, and the molecules move around.

The forces strengthen, and the molecule structure becomes more rigid.

The molecules vibrate more and weaken the forces.
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The forces strengthen, and the molecular structure becomes more rigid.

Cooling lowers the particles' kinetic energy so they vibrate less and the attractive forces hold them in a more rigid arrangement.