In liquids, the attractive intermolecular forces are .
A) strong enough to hold molecules relatively close together
B) not strong enough to keep molecules from moving past each other
C) strong enough to keep the molecules confined to vibrating about their fixed lattice points
D) very weak compared with kinetic energies of the molecules
E) strong enough to hold molecules relatively close together but not strong enough to keep molecules from moving past each other

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The attractive intermolecular forces in liquids are strong enough to hold the molecules relatively close together but not strong enough to completely restrict their motion. This allows the molecules to slide past each other, giving liquids their characteristic fluidity.

In Liquids, the Attractive Intermolecular Forces Are