Question

Compare the properties of solids, liquids and gases in tabular form with respect to :
(a) shape
(b) volume
(c) compressibility
(d) diffusion
(e) fluidity

CBSE Class IX Science LA (5 Marks)

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

( a ) Shape

Solid :

They have a definite shape

Liquid

They do not have a definite shape. They acquire the shape of container in which they are poured

Gas

They do not have a definite shape

( b ) Volume

Solid :

They have a definite volume.

Liquid:

They have a definite volume

Gases:

They do not have definite volume.

( c ) Compressibility

Solids :

They are completely non compressible.

Liquids:

They are slightly compressible.

Gases:

They are highly compressible.

( d)  Diffusion

Solid :

They normally do not show the property of diffusion. They can diffuse in liquid.

Liquid:

They show the property of diffusion. As a result, solids, liquids and gases all can diffuse into liquids.

Gases:

They diffuse very rapidly.

( e ) Rigidity/Fluidity

Solids:

They possess rigidity, therefore there is no fluidity.

Liquids:

Liquids can flow, therefore they possess fluidity which is lower than that of Gases

Gases:

Gases flow more easily than liquids and thus have the highest fluidity.