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प्रश्न
Why liquids do not have definite shape?
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उत्तर
Molecules of a liquid are held by weak intermolecular förces. This force is strong enough to hold the molecules together but not strong enough to hold them at fixed positions. As a result, liquids have a fixed volume but not shape.
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Differentiate between the following:
Liquids and gases
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Any matter which has a definite ................. but no definite shape is called a ...............
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The temperature at which a liquid boils is called the ................. point of that liquid.
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Give two examples for of the following
Substances which are rigid and not compressible.
Multiple choice question.
The process by which a solid changes into a liquid is called
Fill in the blank with the correct word Given below.
Matter can change from one state to another by the change in ____
State the property of the following substance.
Sulphur is a yellow amorphous powder insoluble in water.
State the correct term from A, B, C, D, E, or F in List II which represents the change of state of matter or its relevant property from List I.
| List I | List II |
| 1. Solid 'X' to a Liquid 'X' | A: Condensation |
| 2. Liquid 'Y' to its vapour 'Z' | B: Vaporization |
| 3. 'Z' to 'Y' | C: Melting |
| 4. 'Y' to 'X' | D: Freezing |
| 5. The temperature at which 'Y' changes to 'Z' | E: Melting point |
| F: Boiling point |
