Question

Choose the correct statement regarding the liquid state.

• A.
  No intermolecular interaction
• B.
  No fluidity
• C.
  Fixed shape
• D.
  A less ordered arrangement of particles than that in solid state

Answer 1

The correct option is D

A less ordered arrangement of particles than that in solid state
The characteristics of liquid state are:

• moderate intermolecular forces
• fluidity - particles slip/slide past each other
• moderate kinetic energy to the particles
• indefinite shape
• definite volume
• incompressible
• slightly less dense than solids
• ability to diffuse
• surface tension
• capillary action
• viscosity