Question

The intermolecular force of attraction is __________________ proportional to the intermolecular space.

Answer 1

1. The space between the neighbouring molecules in a substance is known as intermolecular space.
2. These molecules in the matter always exert a force of attraction on each other, which is called the intermolecular force of attraction.
3. The intermolecular force of attraction is inversely proportional to the intermolecular space.
4. This means that as the space between the molecules decreases, the intermolecular force of attraction increases, and vice versa.

Hence, the intermolecular force of attraction is inversely proportional to the intermolecular space.