Explain interconversion in the states of amtter with reference to (i) force of attraction (ii) kinetic energy of particles.

Explain interconversion in the states of amtter with reference to (i)

1.	Explain interconversion in the states of amtter with reference to (i) force of attraction (ii) kinetic energy of particles.
Answer» Solution :The force of attraction among the PARTICLES of matter is called intermolecular force. The force of attraction is maximum in the solid state of amter and negligible in the GASEOUS state. The particles of solid remain quite close to each other. This makes the solid rigid and incompressible. This makes the solid rigid and incompressible. The kinetic energy of the particles in solid is negligible. So the solid has a definite SHAPE. In the liquid state, the intermolecular force of attraction is less as compared to solid. So the liquid does not have a definite shape but the force is strong enough to keep the liquid in BULK. The less kinetic energ of the particles is not enough to overcome theforce of attraction. In GAS, intermolecular force of attraction is negligible. So the particles more freely and occuyp the available space. The particles of gas have high kinetic energy. So gas does not have a definite shape nor volume.