Chemistry
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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Movement in solids is about their own position. The reason for this is that inter-particle space is minimum in solids, as a result particles are closely packed and hence movement of atoms or molecules is about their own position.
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