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The primary motion in solids is very small amplitude vibrations of atoms around their equilibrium positions. The amplitude of the vibrations increases with increasing temperature up to the melting point of the solid, at which the solid becomes liquid and far more spatial motion is possible for the molecules.

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Which state of matter has the least molecular motion?

The solid state has the least molecular motion.


Does the molecules in a solid have motion or energy?

As temperature of a solid is increased, molecular motion increases.Since, temperature of a solid is directly proportional to average vibrational kinetic energy of molecules of a solid, therefore, energy of a solid increases with an increase in temperature. So, it demonstrates that molecular motion is directly proportional to energy i.e. the higher the energy of solid, the higher is the molecular motion.


How molecular motion changes as a substance changes from one state to another?

As a substance changes from a solid to a liquid, the molecular motion increases as the intermolecular bonds break and the molecules can move past each other more freely. When a substance transitions from a liquid to a gas, the molecular motion increases further as the molecules have enough energy to overcome intermolecular forces entirely and move independently.


What is the difference between the molecular motion of a solid at a high temperature and the same solid at a lower temperature?

At a higher temperature, molecules in a solid move more rapidly and with greater energy, leading to increased vibration and rotation. At a lower temperature, molecular motion slows down, resulting in reduced kinetic energy and less movement within the solid lattice.


Which arrangement shows an increasing raneg of molecular motion?

The increasing range of molecular motion typically occurs in the following order: solid < liquid < gas. In a solid, molecules have the least amount of motion as they are tightly packed and don't move much. In a liquid, molecules have more freedom to move around but are still relatively close together. In a gas, molecules have the highest range of motion as they are far apart and move freely.


What kind of solid is CH3COOH?

CH3COOH, or acetic acid, is a covalent molecular solid at room temperature.


How do the molecular energy molecular motion and overall mass of a substance change when matter changes state?

When matter changes state, the molecular energy generally increases as heat is added or decreases as heat is removed. Molecular motion increases as the substance transitions from a solid to a liquid to a gas. The overall mass of the substance remains the same throughout the phase change process, as no particles are added or removed.


WHICH observation does not show molecular motion?

Observation of an object at rest or stationary would not show molecular motion.


How does adding heat affect molecular motion?

Adding heat increases the kinetic energy of molecules, causing them to move faster and more randomly. This increased molecular motion can lead to changes in the physical state of matter, such as melting a solid into a liquid or vaporizing a liquid into a gas.


Is energy faster or slower when water changes from a gas to a solid?

To condense a subject you must reduce temperature. Reducing the temperature of a substance reduces the amount of heat that the object has, which means less thermal energy. Thermal energy is the energy of molecular motion, so when you reduce it, molecular motion slows.


Does molecular motion stop when diffusion stops?

No, molecular motion does not stop when diffusion stops. Molecular motion refers to the movement of molecules within a substance, which continues even when there is no net movement of molecules from one region to another (diffusion).


What is the difference between an ionic solid and a molecular solid?

they will look different