Question

Give the difference between solids liquids and gases with regard to intermolecular space

Answer 1

Explanation

Matter exists in three forms solid liquid and gas

solid

• There is very small intermolecular space in solids molecules as compared to gases and liquids
• The intermolecular force of attraction between the solid is strong as compared to gas and liquids.
• Therefore solids are close pack structures and have a definite shape and definite volume

gas

• the intermolecular space between the gas particle is maximum as compared to solids and liquids
• therefore there is a very weak intermolecular force of attraction
• Therefore gas doesn't have a definite shape or definite volume.

liquids

• the intermolecular space between the liquids molecule is more than solid and less than a gas molecule
• therefore liquid have definite volume but not definite shape