How does the arrangement of atoms in a mineral relate to its properties?

The arrangement of atoms in a mineral can make it a molecular, crystalline or amorphous material, interfering with its physical and chemical properties.

Explanation:

The arrangement of atoms determines how the atoms are distributed over the entire length of the mineral. According to this distribution, the material formed by these atoms may have a molecular, crystalline or amorphous constitution which will directly interfere in the properties of this material, as for example, crystalline materials have their atoms distributed in a very regular and strict way, which guarantees a rigidity in the material, since amorphous materials do not have a regular atomic arrangement, and do not have hardness and rigidity.

the best answer is d because the strong cohesion is caused by the ability of water molecules to undergo hydrogen bonding.

a is incorrect because when water solidifies, it becomes   ice, which expands and occupies a bigger volume for the same mass of water in its liquid state.

b is incorrect because water has high surface tension. besides bonding to itself it hydrogen bonds to other molecules at the top decreasing possibility for breaking of attractive forces.

c is incorrect because the water molecule has oxygen which is highly electronegative and so pulls the electron pair towards itself creating a dipole moment, making the molecule polar.

e is incorrect because water has strong adhesion, ability to stick to other molecules such as glass because of this molecules having stronger hydrogen bonding than water.