Question

. State two ways in which the molecular structure of a liquid is different from the molecular structure of a solid.

Answer 1

●Liquid

1. The intermolecular attractive forces are not as strong as solids.
2. The attractive forces are also not strong enough to keep neighbouring molecules in a fixed position. So the molecules are free to move over neighbouring.

●Solid

1. The intermolecular forces between neighboring molecules are strong enough to keep them locked in position.
2. Due to the strong intermolecular forces between neighboring molecules, solids are rigid.