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प्रश्न
The three main states of matter are solids, liquids, and gases. Compare the three states with reference to the following characteristics of matter
(a) volume
(b) shape
(c) compressibility
(d) diffusion.
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उत्तर
| Characteristics | Solids | Liquids | Gases |
| Volume | Have a definite volume | Have a definite volume | Have no definite volume |
| Shape | Have a definite shape | Have no definite shape | Have no definite shape |
| Compressibility | Cannot be compressed | Slightly compressible | Highly compressible |
| Diffusion (Intermingling of Molecules) | Cannot diffuse | Shows Diffusion | Diffuses very easily |
संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the smallest particle from which matter is made up.
Give reasons
Liquids have definite volume but no definite shape
Give reasons:
When a teaspoon of sugar is added to half a glass of water and stirred, the water level in the glass remains unchanged.
Fill in the blanks:
______ and ______ can flow.
Fill in the blanks:
The physical state of a substance, which has neither fixed volume nor fixed shape is a ______.
Discuss briefly on three states of matter.
In solids, the space between the particles is less than in ______.
Complete the Analogy:
Solids: incompressible:: Gas: ______.
Which of the following are homogeneous in nature?
- ice
- wood
- soil
- Air
Give two examples of diffusion.
