The molecules in a solid
A)have little influence on one another.
B)have little influence on one another except during their frequent but brief collisions.
C)are close together and exert forces on one another that are comparable to the forces that bind atoms into molecules.
D)form temporary short-range bonds that continually break and re-form due to the thermal kinetic energy of the molecules.
E)are always arranged in a crystalline structure.

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In a solid, molecules are closely packed together, which means they exert forces on one another that are comparable to the forces that bind atoms into molecules.

Answer: D
 Molecules in a solid form temporary, short-range bonds that continually break and re-form due to the thermal kinetic energy of the molecules. This is what makes solids malleable and able to change shape without breaking.

Therefore, the correct answer is C and D.

The Molecules in a Solid