Question

Intermolecular spaces are maximum in case of:

• A. gold
• B. water
• C. honey
• D. air

Answer 1

The correct option is D

air

The explanation for the correct option:

Option (D). air:

• Intermolecular space is the space between two molecules or atoms.
• In solids it is very little, in liquids is more than the solids but less than liquids and in gases, it's maximum.
• In gases i.e. air, particles are far apart from each other.
• The force of attraction between the particles is negligible, and they can move freely.
• Gases have neither a fixed volume nor a fixed shape.
• The intermolecular space is free-flowing and plenty. So, this is the correct option.

The explanation for the incorrect option:

Option (A). Gold: Gold is solid.

• Solids have minimum intermolecular space.
• The particles are arranged closer to each other which results in the increased inter particular force of attraction.

Option (B). Water: Water is a liquid.

• Liquid has greater intermolecular space compared to solid but not greater than gases.
• Liquids can flow.

Option (C). Honey: Honey is a viscous liquid.

• It has lesser intermolecular space compared to gases.

Thus, option (D) is the correct answer.