Give reasons (Tabulate the difference in the characteristics of states of matter)
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Explanation:
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
(ii) Volume-
Solid has fixed volume
the fluid has fixed volume
gas has no fixed volume
(iii) Rigidity/fluidity-
Solids are rigid and cannot flow
fluid can flow and have no any rigidity
gas can flow and have no rigidity
(iv) 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:
Difference between Solid Liquid and Gases
Solids Liquids Gases
Highly Strong intermolecular forces between the molecules, leads to a definite volume in Solids. The intermolecular forces are stronger than gases but weaker than solids. The intermolecular forces are practically non-existent. Thus, there is no definite volume.
Solids have a definite shape to them. Liquids do not have a definite shape. Gases do not have a definite shape.
The intermolecular space between solids is absent. The intermolecular space is moderate but present. The intermolecular space is free-flowing and plenty.
The force of attraction between the molecules is incredibly high. The force of attraction between molecules is pretty moderate. There is no intermolecular force of attraction between the molecules.
They are incompressible. Liquids cannot be compressed. Gases can be compressed quite easily.
Solids have a definite shape and volume