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Question
Which of the following conditions favours the existence of a substance in the solid state?
Options
High temperature
Low temperature
High thermal energy
Weak cohesive forces
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Solution
Low temperature
Explanation:
At low temperature substance exists in solid state due to decrease in molecular motion which leads to strong cohesive forces i.e., forces which hold the constituent particles together.
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