Multiple Choice Question

Question

The image shows the drawing a student made of ice molecules observed through an electron microscope.

Is the student's drawing correct?
A.
Yes, because the molecules in the solid state are arranged randomly and move randomly relative to each other.

B.
No, because the molecules in the solid state are arranged in ordered arrays and do not move much relative to each other.

C.
No, because the molecules in the solid state are arranged in ordered arrays and move randomly relative to each other.

D.
Yes, because the molecules in the solid state are arranged randomly and do not move much relative to each other.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

B. No, because the molecules in the solid state are arranged in ordered arrays and do not move much relative to each other.

In the solid state, molecules are typically arranged in a fixed, orderly structure and do not move around freely, although they may vibrate in place.