Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a condition that will determine the physical state of matter?

a. The space between the particles. b. The kinetic energy of particles. c. The force of repulsion between the particles.

  1. Only a

  2. Both a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Both b and c

  5. Only c
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E Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as this is not a condition that will decide whether a given substance will exist as a solid, a liquid or a gas. It is the force of attraction between the particles that will decide whether a given substance will exist as a solid, a liquid or a gas

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