NEETChemistrySolid State
How do intermolecular forces and thermal energy influence the state of matter?
Options
- AThey both tend to keep particles apart.
- BThey both increase the rigidity of solids.
- CThey both have no effect on the state of matter.
- DThey have opposing effects on the state of matter.
Correct answer
D. They have opposing effects on the state of matter.
Step-by-step solution
Intermolecular forces and thermal energy have opposing effects on the state of matter, as mentioned in the paragraph.