Which of the following expands the most when heated?

Solids

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Liquids

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Sand

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Gases

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Solution

The correct option is C Gases
Thermal expansion in substances depends on the intermolecular spaces. Greater the intermolecular space, greater will be the expansion.
Gases expand the most upon heating because the intermolecular space is more than in solids or liquids.

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