Question

Which of the following is not correct for solids?

• A. Solids do not take the shape of the container
• B. The cohesion force is more in solids than liquids
• C. The interparticle space is maximum in case of solids
• D. The movement of particles is minimum in case of solids

Answer 1

The correct option is C

The interparticle space is maximum in case of solids

Correct option explanation:- (c) The interparticle space is minimum in solids and particles are tightly packed in solid state substances.

Incorrect option explanation:

(a) Particles in solids have fixed positions , so solids have fixed shape and volumes,so does not acquire container shape.Hence , this option is true.

(b) Cohesion force is the force applied by particles on one another, and particles are closely packed, so the cohesion force is more in solids than liquids.This statement is true.

(d) Particles in solids have fixed positions, and particles are closely packed , therefore the movement of particles is minimum in case of solids. Hence, the statement is true.

Concluding Statement:- Particles in solids have fixed positions,and particles are closely packed , therefore the movement of particles is minimum in case of solids. So interparticle space is minimum in solids. Therefore, options (c) showing more space is not true.