General Characteristics of Solid State — Prelims Questions

Which of the following is NOT a general characteristic of the solid state?

Which of the following statements correctly describes the movement of constituent particles in a solid?

Which property of solids is a direct consequence of strong intermolecular forces and fixed particle positions?

Why do amorphous solids soften over a range of temperatures, unlike crystalline solids which have a sharp melting point?

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the density of solids?

Consider two substances, X and Y. Substance X has a sharp melting point and is anisotropic. Substance Y softens gradually over a range of temperatures and is isotropic. Identify the nature of X and Y.