Question

1.Arrange the three states of matter in increasing order of their compressibility.

Answer 1

1. Solid
2. Liquid
3. Gas
these are in increasing order

Answer 2

Answer:

Three states of matter in order of their compressibility will be :

Solids < Liquids < Gases

Explanation:

As we know,

Compressibility depends upon the intermolecular distance between the particles.

In solids , the intermolecular spaces between the molecules is very less since molecules are closely packed to on other.

Therefore, Solids cannot be compressed easily.

In case of liquids, the intermolecular spaces is more than that of solids, therefore the compressibility in liquids is higher than that of solids.

In case of gases, the intermolecular space between the molecules is very high as , molecules are at a large distance from one other. Therefore,gases can be compressed easily.

Hence,

Three states of matter in order of their compressibility will be :

Solids < Liquids < Gases