Question

1. the particles of matter that make up a solid

a. have a weaker attraction than those of a liquid.
b. do not move at all.
c. do not move fast enough to overcome the force of attraction.
d. move from place to place.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the particle behavior in solids:

• Option a: Solids have stronger particle attraction than liquids (liquids can flow, solids hold shape), so a is wrong.
• Option b: Particles in solids vibrate (they do move, just not freely), so b is wrong.
• Option c: In solids, particles vibrate but don't have enough energy (move fast enough) to overcome intermolecular attractions, keeping a fixed shape. This matches solid particle behavior.
• Option d: Particles in solids don't move freely from place to place (that's liquids/gases), so d is wrong.

Answer:

c. do not move fast enough to overcome the force of attraction.