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A) what would be the physical state of all matter if there were no intermolecular forces?
B) Describe some examples of the bulk properties of liquids and solids attributed to intermolecular forces?
A) The intermolecular fores are responsible for holding the molecules together, if there will be no force then all matter will exist in gaseous state.
B ) Due to intermolecular forces
1. solids and liquids exhibit definite volume,On the other hand, gas has no fixed volume and continues to expand in every direction unless kept a closed container.
2. Solids have a definite shape
3. Solids are least compressible while Liquids are less compressible than gases as they have greater intermolecular attraction.
4. solids and liquids form a free surface, this is not possible in the case of gases.