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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces Objective Question

Question

What causes the difference between states of matter according to kinetic theory?
Options
A The nature and extent of motion and the separation between the particles
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B Different types of atoms
C Temperature only
D Pressure only
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The difference between the different states of matter is due to the nature and extent of motion and the separation between the particles.

Hint

The notes provide this as the third point of kinetic theory.

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