Which of the following statements is false for inter-conversion of matter based on kinetic theory of gases, when a gas/liquid is cooled?

the temperature falls

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particles gain energy

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inter-molecular attraction increases

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inter-molecular space between the particles/molecules of gases decreases

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Solution

The correct option is B particles gain energy
On cooling gases/liquid, the temperature falls. Particles gain energy. Intermolecular attraction increases. Intermolecular space between the particles/molecules of gases decreases.

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