Question

Choose the correct option for arrangement in the order indicated for solids, liquids, and gases :
(i) Decreasing order - empty space between
(ii) Increasing order - the tendency to flow

• A. (i) Solid > Liquid > Gases (ii) Gases < Liquid < Solids
• B. (i) Solids > Liquids > Gases (ii) Solids < Gases < Liquids
• C. (i) Gases > Liquids > Solids (ii) Solids < Liquids < Gases
• D. (i) Solids > Gases > Liquids (ii) Gases < Solids < Liquids

Answer 1

The correct option is C (i) Gases > Liquids > Solids (ii) Solids < Liquids < Gases

Space between particles decreases from gases to solids. Hence, the decreasing order of empty space between the particles is $\text{gas > liquid > solid}$.

The tendency to flow increases from solids to gases gradually. Hence, the increasing order of tendency to flow is $\text{solid < liquid < gas}$.

Hence the correct option is $\left(C\right)$