Classify the following solids in different categories based on the nature of intermolecular forces operating in them: ltbr. Potassium sulphate, tin, benzene, urea, ammonia, water, zinc sulphide,graphite, rubidium , argon, silicon carbide.

Explanation

To classify the given solids based on the nature of intermolecular forces operating in them, we can categorize them into four main types of solids: ionic solids, metallic solids, covalent (or network) solids, and molecular solids. Molecular solids can further be divided into polar, non-polar, and hydrogen-bonded molecular solids.

Let's classify each of the given solids step by step:

1. **Potassium Sulfate (K2SO4)**:
- Potassium sulfate consists of potassium ions (K⁺) and sulfate ions (SO₄²⁻). The electrostatic forces between these oppositely charged ions classify it as an **ionic solid**.

2. **Tin (Sn)**:
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