Question

The molecules of which phase have the greatest intermolecular forces, compared to their kinetic energies?. . A. plasma. . B. gas. . C. liquid. . D. solid.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Step-by-step explanation:

There are three states of matter namely solid, liquid and gas.

The molecules in a solid matter are strongly bounded together by intermolecular forces, giving the solid a definite shape. This strong intermolecular forces restricts the movement of the molecules in them, giving the molecules a low kinetic energy.

Unlike the solids, liquids and gases have weak intermolecular forces between there molecules hence there indefinite shape. This weak intermolecular force between there molecules gives the molecules the freedom to move better (with a high kinetic energy).

Answer 2

"Solid" is the one phase among the following choices given in the question in which the molecules have the greatest intermolecular forces, compared to their kinetic energies. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the fourth option or option "D". I hope the answer helped you.