Question

What happens to a substance when the space between its particles is decreased?

• A. The volume of the substance is increased.
• B. The volume of the substance is decreased.
• C. The mass of the substance is increased.
• D. The mass of the substance is decreased.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

The volume of the substance is decreased.

When the inter-molecular space between the particles is decreased, the intermolecular force of attraction will increase which will result in a decrease in the volume.
Hence, the correct option is $\left(B\right)$.