The following statements are correct except
- energy is released when liquids change to solids.
- carbon atoms in gaseous methane are further apart than those in solid diamond.
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there is large decrease in the volume of a solid metal when pressure is applied to it.
- particles move faster in the gaseous state than in the liquid state.
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
In general, solids are relatively incompressible compared to liquids and gases. When pressure is applied to a solid, there is typically only a small change in volume. Solids have tightly packed particles with strong intermolecular forces, making them less responsive to changes in pressure. Liquids and gases, on the other hand, can undergo larger volume changes in response to pressure.