(a) Tabulate the differences in
the characterisitcs of states
of matter.
Answers
rigidity, compressibility, fluidity, filling a gas container, shape, kinetic energy and density.
Property
Solid
Liquid
Gases
1.
Shape
They Have definite shape - solid
They do not have definite shape - liquid
They do not have definite shape - gas
2.
Volume
They have definite volume - solid
They do not have definite volume - liquid
They do not have definite volume - gas
3.
Density
They have high density. - solid
Liquids have less density than solids. - liquid
Liquids have least density. - gas
4.
Kinetic energy of particles.
Least - solid
More than solids - liquid
Maximum - gas
5.
Compressibility
Negligible - solid
Low - liquid
High - gas
Rigidity: It is the property of matter to resist the change of its shape.
Compressibility: It is the property of matter in which its volume is decreased by applying force.
Fluidity: It is the ability of matter to flow.
Filling a gas container: On filling a gas takes the shape of the container.
Shape: Having definite boundaries.
Kinetic energy: It is the energy possessed by the particles of matter due to its motion.
Density: It is the ratio of mass with per unit volume.
Answer:
Shape
They Have definite shape - solid
They do not have definite shape - liquid
They do not have definite shape - gas
2.
Volume
They have definite volume - solid
They do not have definite volume - liquid
They do not have definite volume - gas
3.
Density
They have high density. - solid
Liquids have less density than solids. - liquid
Liquids have least density. - gas
4.
Kinetic energy of particles.
Least - solid
More than solids - liquid
Maximum - gas
5.
Compressibility
Negligible - solid
Low - liquid
High -gas