Which of the following best describes what happens when a substance is in the solid state?

Question

Group of answer choices

there are several phase changes occurring

the molecular motion has overcome the molecular attractions

the molecular motion and the molecular attractions are relatively balanced

the attractive forces dominate

Answer 1

The option that best describes what happens when a substance is in the solid state is:

the attractive forces dominate.

In the solid state, molecules or atoms are closely packed together, and the attractive forces between them are strong enough to hold them in fixed positions, leading to a definite shape and volume. The molecular motion is limited compared to the liquid and gaseous states, with vibrations occurring about their fixed positions rather than free movement.