Question

2. (a) Tabulate the differences in
the characterisitcs of states
of matter.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The difference in the characteristics of three states of matter-

(i) Shape-

Solid has fixed form

liquid has no fixed shape

gas has no fixed shape

Volume-

Solid has fixed volume

the fluid has fixed volume

gas has no fixed volume

Rigidity/fluidity-

Solids are rigid and cannot flow

fluid can flow and have no any rigidity

gas can flow and have no rigidity

Intermolecular force and space-

Solids have a high intermolecular force and less space

liquid has an intermediate intermolecular force and has space more than solids

Gas has a very less intermolecular force and has high space .

Answer 2

Solids :

Solids have definite shape and fixed volumes.

Liquids :

Liquids have no fixed shape but have a fixed volume.

Gases :

In the gaseous state, the particles move about randomly, at high speed and they have more space between particles.