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The force of attraction between molecules decreases if the molecules come closer to each other.


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True
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False
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Solution

The correct option is B False
  1. The distance between the molecules of a substance is called intermolecular distance.
  2. The intermolecular force of attraction is inversely proportional to the intermolecular distance.
  3. Therefore the force of attraction between molecules decreases if the molecules move far from each other.

Hence, the given statement is false.


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