The table shows the average distance between the molecules of a substance in the solid, liquid, and gaseous states. Distance Between Molecules
State Distance
X 10−9 cm
Y 10−11 cm
Z 10−7 cm

Which of the following is the correct order of the relative strengths of the intermolecular forces in the three states?
Y > Z > X
Z > X > Y
X > Z > Y
Y > X > Z

Y > X > Z

Explanation:

The intermoecular forces refer to forces that exist between molecules of a substance. They are the secondary bond forces that hold particles of a substance together in a particular state of matter.

The shorter the distance between molecules, the greater the magnitude of intermolecular force between the molecules.

The molecules of Y are at the shortest distance from each other hence they have the highest magnitude of intermolecular forces. Followed by X and lastly Z with the greatest distance between the largest intermolecular distance.

each  column  of the  table  is called a group. elements in a group share similar properties. groups are  read  from  top  to  bottom. metal. metalloid. nonmetal. solid. liquid. gas. fe. hg. o.  2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.  2. beryllium. 9.012. 4.  sodium. 22.990.  11. 3.  magnesium. 24.305.  12.  potassium. 39.098.  19. 4.  calcium. 40.078.  20. i guess  i