Compare solids, liquids, and gases in terms of their intermolecular force of attraction and intermolecular space.

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State of matter
Intermolecular force of attraction
Intermolecular space
Solid-state
In solid substances the particles are tightly packed, due to this intermolecular force is the strongest in solids.
The intermolecular space between the molecules in solids is usually negligible or absent and the molecules are closely packed together.
Liquid state
The intermolecular force of attraction in liquids is not so strong as in solids
The intermolecular space between the molecules in liquids is more than that in solids and the molecules are less closely packed.
Gaseous state
The intermolecular force of attraction is the weakest in gases.
The intermolecular space between molecules in gases is the largest in comparison to liquids and solids.

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State of matter	Intermolecular force of attraction	Intermolecular space
Solid-state	In solid substances the particles are tightly packed, due to this intermolecular force is the strongest in solids.	The intermolecular space between the molecules in solids is usually negligible or absent and the molecules are closely packed together.
Liquid state	The intermolecular force of attraction in liquids is not so strong as in solids	The intermolecular space between the molecules in liquids is more than that in solids and the molecules are less closely packed.
Gaseous state	The intermolecular force of attraction is the weakest in gases.	The intermolecular space between molecules in gases is the largest in comparison to liquids and solids.