Question

Which of the following substances are arranged in increasing order of forces of attraction between their particles?

• A. Nitrogen gas < Honey < Salt
• B. Salt < Honey < Nitrogen gas
• C. Salt < Juice < Air
• D. Honey < Nitrogen gas < Salt

Answer 1

The correct option is A Nitrogen gas < Honey < Salt

$\bullet$ Force of attraction between particles of matter keeps the particles bonded together. The force of attraction between particles of solid is greatest, between particles of liquid is moderate and between particles of gas is lowest.
$\bullet$ The nature of physical state of the substances are given as : Nitrogen- gas , Honey - liquid, Salt - solid, Air - gas, Juice - liquid.
$\therefore$ The correct order is Nitrogen gas < Honey < Salt