Question

6. Distinguish between the properties of a solid, a liquid and a gas with respect to : (a) intermolecular forces. (b) intermolecular spaces. (c) how to contain them (d) compressibility (e) position of molecules with each other​

Answer 1

Answer:

• Intermolecular force in solids is strongest and in liquids is stronger and in gases is lowest or may not. ...

• molecules in solids are very nearer to each other just like they are attached,in liquids they are nearer but have some space b/w them,in gases they are far away to each other.

Answer 2

Solid

a) The force of attraction between the particles is strong. Thus, particles in a solid are closely packed.

b) In solids, the space between the particles is very less.

c) Solids have definite shape and volume due to their rigid structure.

d) Solids cannot be compressed.

e) The intermolecular space between solids is absent.

Liquids

a) The force of attraction between the particles is strong enough to hold the particles together but not strong enough to hold the particles in a fixed position.  Thus, particles in a liquid are not as closely packed as in solids.

b) In liquids, the space between the particles is slightly more as compared to solids but still very less. The particles of liquid can slip and slide over each other.

c) Liquids have definite volume but it lacks definite shape and can take the shape of the container in which it is stored.

d) Liquids cannot be compressed much. The compressibility of liquids is almost negligible.

e) The intermolecular space is moderate but present.

Gas

a) The force of attraction between the particles is negligible; hence, particles of a gas move freely in all directions.  Gases can thus mix or diffuse into other gases.

b) In gases, the particles are much farther apart from one another as compared to solids and liquids. They have a very disorderly arrangement of particles compared to solids and liquids.

c) Gases neither have a definite shape nor a definite volume.

d) Gases can be compressed quite easily.

e) The intermolecular space is free-flowing and plenty.