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Question
Differentiate between the following:
Liquids and gases
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Solution
| Liquids | Gases |
| Liquids have a definite volume but no definite shape | Gases have no definite shape or volume |
| The intermolecular force of attraction is weaker than that in solids | The intermolecular force of attraction is the weakest (almost negligible) |
| Molecules are not as tightly packed as in solids and intermolecular space is more than that in solids. | Intermolecular space is the maximum and the molecules are far apart. |
| Molecules have no fixed position can be compressed slightly are capable of flowing | Molecules move around freely can be easily compressed can flow in all directions. |
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