B.P.S.C. B.A.O., 2024

In one of the following options, materials are arranged in increasing order of the force of attraction between their particles. Choose the correct option :

aHydrogen gas, water, iron metal✓ Correct
bAir, salt, juice
cSalt, juice, air
dNone of the above

Explanation

The force acting between the molecules of a substance is called intermolecular force. It is maximum in solids and minimum in gases. In liquids, this force is greater than in gases but less than in solids. Therefore, among the given options, option (a) is the correct answer.

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