Liquids and solids are referred to as “condensed phases” because the attractive forces
cause molecules to become stationary.
leave little space between the molecules.
create large spaces between the molecules.
that hold the molecules together are negligible.

Option (b) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Condensed phase is a phase in which intermolecular phases are strong due to less space between the atoms.

For example, in solids atoms are closely held together because of strong intermolecular forces of attraction. Whereas liquids also have less space between their molecules and therefore, they are also referred to as condensed phase.

On the other hand, gases are not condensed phase as their molecules are far apart from each other.

Thus, we can conclude that liquids and solids are referred to as “condensed phases” because the attractive forces leave little space between the molecules.

we can conclude that the melting point of table salt is above room temperature (it's actually 801 deg c). the melting point of mercury must be below room temperature (- 39 deg c).

conduction is the transfer of thermal energy (heat in transfer) due to collisions between the molecules in the object. collisions between adjacent atoms and molecules transfer kinetic energy from the warmer to the cooler object. the objects must be in physical contact.