Which is the most important factor in determining the state of a substance?

A) the size of the atoms in a substance

B) the number of molecules in a substance

C) the position of the electrons on the outer valence shells

D) the balance between intermolecular forces and kinetic energy

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Skipper

19 March, 19:38

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Stanley Mills · Answer 1

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The state of a substance is determined by the intermolecular attraction and the kinetic energy that the molecules possess.

Which is the most important factor in determining the state of a substance?A) the size of the atoms in a substanceB) the number of molecules in a substanceC) the position of the electrons on the outer valence shellsD) the balance between intermolecular forces and kinetic energy