_____________ has the maximum attraction force between the molecules.
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A.
Both liquid and gas
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B.
Solid
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C.
Gas
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D.
Liquid
Correct Answer:
B. Solid
Explanation:
The state of matter with the maximum attraction force between molecules is solid. Intermolecular forces are the electrostatic attractions that hold neighboring particles together. In solids, these forces are at their strongest, keeping atoms or molecules in a fixed, closely packed arrangement that results in a definite shape and volume. As a substance transitions to a liquid, these attractions weaken enough to allow particles to move past one another, and in a gaseous state, the intermolecular forces are at their minimum, allowing particles to move independently and fill any available space. Therefore, the strength of intermolecular attraction follows the order: Solid > Liquid > Gas.
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