The molecules of water are more_________ (loosely/tightly) packed than the molecules of oxygen.

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Solution

Intermolecular forces of attraction:
It is the force of attraction between the molecules of matter.
This Intermolecular force of attraction is greater in liquids than in gases.
So the molecules of liquids are more tightly packed than the molecules of gases.
Water is in a liquid state while oxygen is in a gaseous state.
Therefore, the molecules of water are more tightly packed than the molecules of oxygen.

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