Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) Intermolecular forces are generally stronger than bonding forces.
B) The potential energy of molecules decrease as they get closer to one another.
C) Energy is given off when the attraction between two molecules is broken.
D) Increasing the pressure on a solid usually causes it to become a liquid.
E) None of the above is true.

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The potential energy of molecules decreases as they get closer to one another due to attractive forces, which stabilize the system.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE