Question

How does the strength of the forces that hold the basic particles of a substance together relate to the temperature at which the substance changes state? A. Stronger forces between particles means the substance boils at a higher temperature. B. Stronger forces between particles means the substance boils at a lower temperature. C. Weaker forces between particles means the substance boils at a higher temperature. D. Stronger forces between particles means the substance melts at a lower temperature.

Answer 1

A. Stronger forces between particles means the substance boils at a higher temperature

Step-by-step explanation:

Certain forces hold the atoms of different matter together. These forces of attraction between the atoms (basic particle of a substance), however, play a role in how difficult it is to break the substance. The stronger the force, the difficult it is to break the substance and vice versa.

In relation to temperature, a substance with stronger force will require more heat i.e higher temperature to break the atoms. Hence, Stronger forces between particles means the substance boils at a higher temperature. In other words, the stronger the force, the higher the boiling point of that substance and vice versa.