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Determine the decreasing order of the intermolecular spaces between particles of states of matter: (a) Gas>Liquid>Solid(b)Liquid>Solid>Liquid(c) Liquid>Solid>Gas(d) Solid>Liquid>Gas

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To determine the decreasing order of intermolecular spaces between particles of states of matter, you need to consider the arrangement and movement of particles in each state:

Gas: Particles are far apart and move freely, so the intermolecular space is the largest.
Liquid: Particles are closer together than in gases but not as tightly packed as in solids, so the intermolecular space is intermediate.
Solid: Particles are closely packed in a fixed arrangement, so the intermolecular space is the smallest.
Based on this, the correct decreasing order of intermolecular spaces between particles is:

(a) Gas > Liquid > Solid