Question

Q3: How matter is classified in terms of physical state?

Answer 1

Matter is classified into three physical states ( solid , liquid and gas ). These states are classified according to the following :

1. INTERMOLECULAR SPACE - It is the space between the particles of the respective state. It is maximum in gases , moderate in liquids and minimum in solids.

2. INTERMOLECULAR FORCE OF ATTRACTION - It is the attracting power of the molecules of a state of matter. It is maximum in solids , moderate in liquids and minimum in gases.

3. SHAPE - Solids have definite shape , while gases and liquids have indefinite.

4. VOLUME - Solids and liquids have definte volume while gases have indefinite.

ETC...

HOPE IT HELPED.. :))