Elaborate on the reason(s) that matter is said to move even as in a solid state. a) the particles are bound through intermolecular forces but are able to move past each other with relative freedom. b) the particles have sufficient energy to become an ionized gas and are in the most common state of matter in the universe. c) the particles are not able to move out of their positions relative to one another, but do have small vibrational movements. d) the particles are not bound to one another, move quickly, have a low density, and are able to spread apart from one another if unconstrained.

Option (C) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Hence, in solid substances the molecules have low kinetic energy.

Hence, gases are able to expand more rapidly as compared to liquids.

Thus, we can conclude that particles are not able to move out of their positions relative to one another, but do have small vibrational movements is the reason that matter is said to move even as in a solid state.

answer is: naturally occurring solid, inorganic compound or element is mineral.

minerals usually have crystalline form, that means than crystal constituents (atoms, molecules or ions) are arranged in a highly ordered microscopic structure, forming a crystal lattice that extends in all directions.

for example magnetite is a mineral of iron oxide (fe₂o₃).

calcite is a carbonate mineral and the most stable polymorph of calcium carbonate (caco₃).

dolomite is an   carbonate mineral composed of calcium magnesium carbonate (camg(co₃)₂).

answer:

the answer is 6 valence electrons.

explanation:

valence is the # of electrons on the outer most shell of an atom.

oxygen has 6.

although, the valency of oxygen is 2, because it only needs to make 2 covalent bonds, or gain 2 electrons, to achieve the stable octet configuration of a noble gas.

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