Which of the following statements about intermolecular distances and cohesive forces between gas is correct? They are
Both large
Both negligible
Constant and negligible
Large and negligible
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The answer to this question should be option D. Large an negligible.
As the intermolecular distance between gases a very large and therefore cannot be said to be "negligible" While the cohesive force between them are weak and therefore negligible.
In liquids, the Intermolecular distance and the Cohesive forces are in-between gases and solids:
In solid state;
Intermolecular Distance: Very Small
Cohesive forces: Very Strong
Result: Fixed shape + Volume.
In Liquid State
Intermolecular Distance: Small
Cohesive forces: Moderate
Result: Fixed Volume, no fixed shape.
In gaseous State
Intermolecular Distance: Large
Cohesive forces: Very Weak or Negligible
Result: No fixed shape, no Volume.
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