Question

2. (a) Tabulate the differences in
the characterisitcs of states
of matter.
(b) Comment upon the following:
rigidity, compressibility
fluidity, filling a gas
container, shape, kinetic
energy and density.​

Answer 1

(A) Tabulate the differences in the characteristics of states of matter. (B) (i) Rigidity : It is the property which helps a substance to retain its shape when force is applied to it. ... (iii) Fluidity : It is the tendency of a substance to flow. Liquids and gases possess fluidity while solids are rigid.