Chemistry
Which of the following substances has the largest intermolecular spaces?
- A piece of iron metal
- A glass of water
- A spoon of common salt
- A balloon filled with hydrogen gas
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A balloon filled with hydrogen gas
Reason — Gases have the largest intermolecular spaces compared to solids and liquids. In a gas like hydrogen, the molecules are far apart and move freely, resulting in much larger intermolecular spaces.
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