Question

The degree of order of matter is directly proportional to the cohesive forces that hold the matter together. In other words, the more organized the state of matter, the stronger the “glue” that holds it together. Given the above which one of the states has the strongest cohesive forces?

A. Liquid
B. Solid
C. All states must have the same cohesive forces
D. Gas

Answer 1

B. Solid

Step-by-step explanation:

As the problem states, the stronger the cohesive forces of a substance, the more ordered that substance is.

Asking which state has the strongest cohesive forces is the same as asking which state is the most organized.

Solids are more organized than liquids (as solids have a definite shape and volume). Liquids are more organized than gases (as liquids have a definite volume).