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Liquids expand ..........than solids

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Expansion**: The question asks about the expansion of liquids compared to solids. Expansion refers to the increase in volume of a substance when it is heated. 2. **Intermolecular Forces**: To answer this question, we need to consider the intermolecular forces present in both states of matter. In solids, the particles are closely packed and held together by strong intermolecular forces. In liquids, the particles are also close together, but the forces between them are weaker. 3. **Effect of Heating**: When a substance is heated, its particles gain energy and move more vigorously. In solids, because of the strong intermolecular forces, the particles cannot move freely and can only vibrate in place. This results in a smaller expansion. ...
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