Question
What is the relationship between thermal energy and intermolecular interaction energy of a substance in three states in terms of $$X$$ and $$Y?$$
A.
$$X$$ - Thermal energy, $$Y$$ - Intermolecular interactions
B.
$$X$$ - Thermal energy, $$Y$$ - Thermal energy
C.
$$X$$ - Intermolecular interactions, $$Y$$ - Thermal energy
D.
$$X$$ - Intermolecular interactions, $$Y$$ - Intermolecular interactions
Answer :
$$X$$ - Intermolecular interactions, $$Y$$ - Thermal energy
Solution :
Intermolecular interactions increases from gas to solid. Thermal energy converts solids to liquids and liquids to gases.