Properties of the different states of matter

1 mark · Easy

Name the force responsible for holding the particles together in a solid.

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Strong intermolecular (or interparticle) forces

Also accept: interparticle forces; intermolecular forces; strong forces

Common mistakes: gravitational force

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B1 · 1 mark · Correctly names strong intermolecular or interparticle forces.

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The force holding the particles together in a solid is the strong intermolecular (or interparticle) force.