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In terms of intermolecular forces, explain why do some substances exist as solids ?

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When the constituent particles of a substance are so closely packed that the intermolecular forces of attraction are much stronger than the thermal energy, the substance exists as a solid.
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  • Intermolecular forces in solid hydrogen are

    A
    covalent forces
    B
    van der Waals forces or London dispersion forces
    C
    hydrogen bonds
    D
    all of these.

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