Which of the following conditions favours the existence of a substance in the solid state?
Which of the following conditions favours the existence of a substance in the solid state?

(i) High temperature

(ii) Low temperature

(iii) High thermal energy

(iv) Weak cohesive forces

 

 

Correct Answer: (ii) Low temperature

Explanation: At the low temperatures, the substances are in the solid state due to the decrease in cellular movements leading to a strong cohesive force that holds the particles together.