Among the given states of water, which one has the maximum intermolecular force of attraction between its particles?
A
Ice
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B
Same in all the states
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C
Water vapour
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D
Water
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Solution
The correct option is A Ice Ice is in solid state, water is in liquid state and water vapour is in gaseous state. Intermolecular forces of attraction are maximum in solids and minimum in gases. Hence, the intermolecular force of attraction is maximum between particles of ice.