A product from a chemical industry passes through three states - gas, liquid, solid. The product is initially formed in gaseous state which is then liquefied and finally solidified. For same mass (say 5g) which state has maximum internal energy?
A
solid
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B
liquid
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C
gas
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D
all have equal internal energy
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Solution
The correct option is C gas Internal energy is dependent on the freedom of movement of particles. Since in gaseous state, particles are most free to move, this state has maximum internal energy.