Question

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state of matter
solid liquid gas
arrange the forms of water molecules according to the strength of their intermolecular forces of attraction. start with the weakest on the left.
move the correct answers into the box.
water vapor ice
liquid water

Explanation:

Step1: Recall intermolecular forces in states

In matter states, gas has weakest intermolecular forces (molecules far, move freely), liquid has moderate, solid (like ice) has strongest (molecules close, fixed structure).

Step2: Identify each form

• Water vapor is gas (H₂O in gaseous state).
• Liquid water is liquid.
• Ice is solid (H₂O in solid state).

Step3: Arrange by force strength

Weakest: water vapor (gas) < liquid water (liquid) < ice (solid).

Answer:

water vapor < liquid water < ice