Question

Solids cannot be easily compressed because ______________.

• A. the constituent particles are closely packed.
• B. the movement of the constituent particles is restricted.
• C. the intermolecular attractive forces are very strong.
• D. None of these.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A the movement of the constituent particles is restricted.
B the constituent particles are closely packed.
C the intermolecular attractive forces are very strong.

Solids are not easily compressed because their molecules are in a crystallized form that makes the bonds very strong and intermolecular spaces become negligible. Hence, solids are not able to compressed.