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  • Molecular Motion in Solids: Vibration and Speed Explained
    Molecules in a solid vibrate rather than move freely like in liquids and gases. They have a fixed position within the solid's structure.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Vibration: Molecules in a solid are constantly vibrating. This vibration is rapid and energetic, but the molecules remain in their fixed positions.

    * Speed: The speed of the vibrations depends on the temperature. The higher the temperature, the faster the vibrations. However, even at extremely low temperatures, there is still some vibration.

    * Fixed Position: The molecules in a solid are held together by strong intermolecular forces, which prevent them from moving freely.

    Key points to remember:

    * Molecules in solids don't move around freely like in liquids or gases.

    * They vibrate within their fixed positions.

    * The speed of vibration depends on temperature.

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