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Intermolecular forces between gas molecules are significant at:

Correct answer: B. Low temperature and high pressure

  • A. High temperature and low pressure
  • B. Low temperature and high pressure
  • C. At standard temperature and pressure
  • D. At high temperature and high pressure

Explanation

The effect of intermolecular forces is much more prominent at low temperatures because the molecules have less kinetic energy to overcome the intermolecular attractions.At high pressure, the molecules become closer together and the intermolecular forces become prominent.

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