What happens as a result of the kinetic energy of the particles in a liquid being comparable with the intermolecular attractions between the particles? a the particles do not move enough to change positions, so the liquid is not compressible. b the particles move enough that they separate from one another and take the shape of their container. c the particles do not move enough, so they are fixed in place, and the liquid has a fixed volume. d the particles move enough that they are not fixed in place, and the liquid can flow.

What happens as a result of the kinetic energy of the particles in a liquid being comparable with the intermolecular attractions between the particles?

The particles do not move enough to change positions, so the liquid is not compressible.

The particles move enough that they separate from one another and take the shape of their container.

The particles do not move enough, so they are fixed in place, and the liquid has a fixed volume.

The particles move enough that they are not fixed in place, and the liquid can flow.

answer is the last choice

Option (D) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Kinetic energy is the energy of particles obtained due to their motion. More is the kinetic energy of particles, more rapidly they will move from one place to another. As a result, intermolecular force will decrease with increase in kinetic energy.  

For example, in solids particles are fixed at their position due to strong intermolecular forces of attraction between them.

Whereas in liquids, the particles are not held together by strong intermolecular forces and the liquid is able to flow.

Thus, we can conclude that as a result of the kinetic energy of the particles in a liquid being comparable with the intermolecular attractions between the particles, the particles move enough that they are not fixed in place, and the liquid can flow.