Give reasons for the following statements.
The molecules of chalk vibrate around their fixed position.

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Solution

Chalk is made up of small solid particles.
Solids have strong intermolecular forces of attraction that hold the chalk particles together.
Due to this, chalk particles are not able to move and only vibrate around their mean position.

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