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Question
Describe simple experiment to show that particles of matter have the intermolecular attraction
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Solution
Experiment – To show that particles of matter have the intermolecular attraction
Procedure –
- Globules of mercury are placed in a petri dish and kept at – a distance.
- The petri dish is shaken slowly and the mercury globules come together forming a big globule.
Conclusion – The above experiment concludes that a force of attraction exists between particles of matter.
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