Question

2. Solids and liquids are collectively known as condensed phases. Explain.

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Answer 1

Explanation:

The volume occupied by a given amount of a solid or liquid is much less than that of the corresponding gas.

So they are called as condensed phases.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Solids and liquids are collectively called condensed phases because their particles are in virtual contact.

Explanation:

In the solid state, the individual particles of a substance are in fixed positions with respect to each other because there is not enough thermal energy to overcome the intermolecular interactions between the particles. As a result, solids have a definite shape and volume. Most solids are hard, but some (like waxes) are relatively soft. Many solids composed of ions can also be quite brittle.