differentiate between States of matter on the basis of forces of attraction and compressibility
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solid - The force of attraction between the particles is strong. Thus, particles in a solid are closely packed. Solids cannot be compressed.
liquid - The force of attraction between the particles is strong enough to hold the particles together but not strong enough to hold the particles in a fixed position. Liquids cannot be compressed much. The compressibility of liquids is almost negligible.
Thus, particles in a liquid are not as closely packed as in solids.
gases - The force of attraction between the particles is strong enough to hold the particles together but not strong enough to hold the particles in a fixed position.
Thus, particles in a liquid are not as closely packed as in solid. Gases can be compressed easily. Examples: LPG cylinders used at home and CNG cylinders used in vehicles.