Question

Compare the intermolecular forces between particles of a solid and a gas.

Answer 1

1. Intermolecular force refers to the force that exists between the particles or atoms of an element.
2. In solids, the intermolecular forces are very strong and therefore, no molecule is able to move in a solid. Due to this, solids have fixed shape and fixed volume.
3. On the other hand, in gases, the intermolecular forces are very weak and thus molecules are able to move feely from their places. So, gases have neither fixed shape nor fixed volume.