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Which of the following statements about solids is correct?


Question

Which of the following statements about solids is correct?

Options

A)
Solid particles are less orderly than those of a liquid
B)
Solid have lower densities than liquids
C)
Solid particles have greater kinetic energies than those of liquids
D)
Solid particles cannot be easily compressed

The correct answer is D.

Explanation:

This is because the molecules of a solid are arranged are so therefore they happen to be closely packed making it hard to compress.

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