A few substances are arranged in the increasing order of ‘forces of attraction’ between their particles. Which one of the following represents a correct arrangement?

Question

A few substances are arranged in the increasing order of &#x2018;forces of attraction&#x2019; between their particles. Which one of the following represents a correct arrangement?

Philoid · Accepted Answer

The forces of attraction between the particles of a gas are minimum, intermediate in case of a liquid and are maximum in a solid. Hence, in case of oxygen ‘forces of attraction’ are minimum since it is a gas. In case of water being a liquid ‘forces of attraction’ are intermediate. In case of sugar, ‘forces of attraction’ are greater since it is solid.