Questions: The molecules in a solid lump of sugar do not move.

Transcript text: The molecules in a solid lump of sugar do not move.

Solution

Solution Steps

Step 1: Understanding Molecular Motion in Solids

In a solid, molecules are arranged in a fixed, orderly structure. They do not move freely as they do in liquids or gases. However, this does not mean they are completely stationary.

Step 2: Vibrational Motion in Solids

Even in a solid state, molecules exhibit vibrational motion. They vibrate around their fixed positions within the lattice structure. This vibrational motion is due to thermal energy.

Step 3: Clarifying the Statement

The statement "The molecules in a solid lump of sugar do not move" is misleading. While the molecules do not move from one place to another, they do vibrate in place.

Final Answer

\(\boxed{\text{The molecules in a solid lump of sugar do move, but they vibrate in place.}}\)

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