Question

Arrange the following substances in the increasing order of the force of attraction between their particles.

• A. Oxygen < water < sugar
• B. Oxygen < sugar < oil
• C. Salt < juice < air
• D. Water < air < salt

Answer 1

The correct option is A Oxygen < water < sugar

$\bullet$ Matter consists of tiny particles and they have a force of attraction between them.

$\bullet$ Force of attraction between solid particles is greater than liquid particles. Also, the force of attraction between liquid particles is greater than the gaseous particles.

$\bullet$ Salt and sugar are solid, juice and water are liquid and the air and oxygen are in the gaseous state. So the salt and sugar have a greater force of attraction between their particles, then water and juice and then air and oxygen.
So, the correct order would be oxygen < water < sugar.