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Physical States Of Matter

-Liquid State and Kinetic Molecular Theory

Chemistry

Kinetic Molecular Theory of Liquids:

Following are the points for the kinetic molecular theory of liquids;

  1. In liquids particles are loosely bonded in the form of clusters, that is one layer upon another and do translatory motion (linear) due to moderate intermolecular forces of attraction and moderate intermolecular distances present between them as compared to solids and gases.

  2. The molecules of liquid are randomly arranged like gases.

  3. The molecules of liquid have less kinetic energy than gases.

  4. The molecules of liquid are fairly free to move.

  5. The boiling point of liquid depends on the external atmospheric pressure.

  6. The liquids are denser and less compressible at very high pressure as compared to gases.