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

In Liquids,the Attractive Intermolecular Forces Are ________