The nature of bonding forces in matter influences which of the following observable properties of the matter?

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The nature of bonding forces affects all of the observable properties mentioned in the options. For example, the type of bonding determines whether a material is a solid, liquid, or gas at room temperature (option B). The strength and rigidity of a material is also determined by its bonding forces (option C). The optical properties of a material can be influenced by its bonding forces, for example molecules with polar bonds show different optical properties than nonpolar molecules.

The Nature of Bonding Forces in Matter Influences Which of the Following