Question

The state of a substance depends on the ________ forces.

Answer 1

• The molecules of the matter are held together by an attractive force called intermolecular forces.
• Depending on the attractive force held together by the atoms we can classify them as solid liquid and gas.
• In solid the atoms are held together tightly with a great force of attraction.
• In liquids, they are less tightly bonded.
• In gas, the atoms are loosely bonded.

Hence, the state of a substance depends on the intermolecular forces.