Question

Which are the opposing forces that decide whether a matter is solid,liquid, or gas?

(pls do explain)

Answer 1

The two opposing forces are

(i) Inter molecular forces of attraction

(ii) Thermal Energy

• If inter molecular forces >> thermal energy -matter exists as solid.
• If inter molecular forces << thermal energy -matter exists as gases
• If inter molecular forces > thermal energy-matter exists as liquid.

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