Which of the following best describes the relationship of molecules in a liquid with those in a gas at the same temperature?
A) Molecules in the liquid are much closer together than those in the gas.
B) Molecules in the liquid have less kinetic energy than those in the gas.
C) Molecules in the liquid are much closer together than those in the gas and have less kinetic energy than those in the gas.
D) None of these are true.

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Molecules in a liquid are closer together than in a gas due to stronger intermolecular forces, and they generally have less kinetic energy compared to gas molecules at the same temperature.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Relationship of Molecules