Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic feature of solids?

  1. Highest density

  2. Do not undergo changes on heating

  3. Incompressibility

  4. Definite volume
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Most solids become liquids when heated. Some undergo sublimation on heating. The temperature at which a solid changes into liquid is called the melting point and the process is called as melting. Due to the varying natures of solids their melting temperatures vary considerably.

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