Question

Why do the three states of matter differ?

Answer 1

Three states of matter differ because their properties are different from each other.
Three states of matter are:-
1. Solid
2. Liquid and
3. Gas

These different state differ in the way particles are arranged.Explanation in detail given below:-

i. Solid state:- In solid state  molecule of matter are very tightly closed. Solid                          have definite volume and definite shape.

ii. Liquid state:- In liquid state molecule of matter are not closed tightly in                                  comparison to solid but they are closed tightly in comparison                          to gas. Liquid have definite volume but indefinite shape.

iii. Gaseous state:- In gaseous state, molecules are very weakly packed. Gas                                neither have definite volume nor definite shape.

Hope it helps.

Answer 2

The three states differ due to different physical and chemical properties of the matter.
In solid state, a substance will have a tightly packed structure with very strong intermolecular forces and zero fluidity.
In liquid state, a substance will have loosely packed structure having weak intermolecular forces with some fluidity.
In gaseous state, a substance will have very loosely packed structure with very poor intermolecular forces and will have extreme fluidity.