The space between atoms in____________is maximum while in__________ is minimum.
A
gases
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B
solids
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Solution
In solids, the particles are tightly packed. The intermolecular space is very less and the particles cannot move freely.
In gases, the particles are loosely packed. The intermolecular space is maximum and the particles can move freely in all directions.
In liquids, the particles are loosely packed. The intermolecular space is more than solids but less than gas and the particles can move freely to some extent.
Therefore, the space between atoms ingasesis maximum while insolids is minimum.