Answer: B) the forces in the solid hold the atoms tightly in place
Explanation:This is because there is no room for the atoms to move around much and because they are very close together which makes the phase a solid.
There are three different types of intermolecular forces in terms of strength. They are (strongest to weakest) hydrogen bonding, dipole-dipole and Van der Waals' forces.
Sedimentary basins are regions of the Earth where long-term subsidence creates accommodation space for accumulation of sediments. As the sediments are buried, they are subject to increasing pressure and begin the processes of compaction and lithification that transform them into sedimentary rock.
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Solution:
Reduction potential of metal ions are provided below. Higher the value to reduction potential, greater is the tendency of metal to remain in reduced state.
In present case,
reduction potential of Au is maximum, hence it is least prone to undergo oxidation. Hence, it is
least reactive.
On other hand,
reduction potential of Na is minimum, hence it is most prone to undergo oxidation. Hence, it is
most reactive.
Salt in water is Homogeneous and salt in gravel is heterogeneous <span />