Question

Arrange the following substances in increasing order of forces of attraction between the particles and explain.
Water,
Sugar,
Oxygen. [ 3 MARKS ]

Answer 1

Naming: 1 Mark
Explanation: 2 Marks

1. Oxygen
2. Water
3. Sugar

Explanation

1. Oxygen is a gas, thus force of attraction is negligible between particles.
2. Water is a liquid, thus force of attraction between particles is more than liquid and less than solid.
3. Sugar is a solid, thus force of attraction between particles is greatest.