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Question
In which of the three states of matter – solids, liquids, or gases is the movement of atoms about their own position. Give a reason for the same.
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Solution
Movement of atoms [molecules] in solids is about their own position.
This is because of Minimum Inter Particle space and very strong interparticle attraction among atoms.
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