Which statement compares the motion of atoms in liquid mercury and solid copper?

Question

A.
The atoms in copper do not move; the atoms in mercury vibrate in place.

B.
The atoms in copper can flow past each other; the atoms in mercury cannot.

C.
The atoms in copper cannot flow past each other; the atoms in mercury can.

Answer 1

C. The atoms in copper cannot flow past each other; the atoms in mercury can.