Question

State, in which of the following examples i.e. a piece of wood, water and light gas is the

i) Interparticle space maximum.

ii) Interparticle attraction maximum.

iii) Energy posses by particles of matter, very large.

Answer 1

i) Interparticle space is maximum in light gases due to the weak force of attraction between the particles.

ii) Interparticle force of attraction is maximum in a piece of wood. because wood is solid and in solids particles are tightly compact with each other, therefore the interparticle force of attraction is maximum.

iii) A light gas has the highest kinetic energy due to the weak force of attraction between the particles, therefore particles can move and can gain energy.