Question

why are solids rigid ​

Answer 1

because they have less intermolecular space and more intermolecular attraction

Answer 2

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• Solids can be defined as any substance that has a definite shape, has mass and occupies volume.

• The intermolecular spaces between the molecules forming the solid structures are smaller.

• The intermolecular forces are strong.

• The constituent particles (atoms, molecules, nuclei, etc.) has a fixed position and they can oscillate only about their mean position.