Single Choice

The molecules:

Ain solid, liquid and gas move freely anywhere.
Bin a solid move freely within its boundary.
Cin a liquid move within its boundary.
Correct Answer
Din a gas move only within its boundary.

Solution

In solids, the molecules are tightly packed and they cannot move freely. Therefore, options (A) and (B) are incorrect.
In gas, the molecules can move freely anywhere and do not have any fixed boundary. Therefore, option (D) is incorrect.
In liquids, the molecules can move freely but only within its boundary. Option (C) is correct.

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