Chemistry

Question Analysis
This question assesses the student's understanding of the strength of interparticle forces in different states of matter, specifically comparing a solid and a gas.

Key Concept Explanation
In a solid, particles are tightly packed and have strong interparticle forces, which give the solid its fixed shape and volume. In a gas, particles are highly dispersed and have weak interparticle forces, allowing them to move freely and fill the entire container.

Step-by-step Solution
1. Identify the key characteristic of interparticle forces in a solid: strong.
2. Identify the key characteristic of interparticle forces in a gas: weak.
3. Compare the interparticle forces in a solid and a gas:
Option A: Interparticle forces in a solid are weaker than in a gas...