Question

As the intermolecular space increases, the intermolecular force decreases.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Definition of Inter-molecular force

• The force of attraction between the molecules of the matter is called the intermolecular force of attraction. It is maximum in solids, less in liquids, and least in gases.

Definition of Inter-molecular space

• Intermolecular spaces can be defined as the space between two molecules or atoms. Intermolecular spaces categorized matter into solid, liquid, and gas. In solids molecular spacing is very little while in liquids is more as compared to solids and in gas it is maximum.

Relation Between Inter-molecular force & Inter-molecular space

• The basic relation between the two is that they are inversely proportional to each other. More is the intermolecular force, lesser is the intermolecular space, and vice-versa.

Explanation

• The intermolecular force is the sum of all the forces between two neighboring molecules.
• The forces result from the actions of the kinetic energy of atoms and the slightly positive and negative electrical charges on different parts of a molecule that affect its neighbors and any solute that may be present.

Therefore when kinetic energy increases among particles the particles vibrate more vigorously, and collision increases with neighboring particles as well as with the wall of containers and thus resulting in an increase in interparticle distance and a decrease in the strength of intermolecular forces.