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Question
Explain the term ‘matter'
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Solution
The matter is the basic substance of which all materials are made of.
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Discuss the three states of matter solid, liquids and gas on the basis of molecular model.
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In a solid, the molecules ............................................ but they remain at their fixed positions.
Select the correct alternative
The solids are
How do the solids, liquids, and gases differ in their following properties.
(a) Size
(b) Shape
(c) Density
Give reason :
Liquids have a definite volume but no definite shape.
Multiple choice question.
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Which one is a kind of matter
State the property of the following substance.
Hydrogen sulphide gas has a strong rotten egg odour.
Match the characteristics of the three states of matter in List I with their correct answer from List II.
| List I | List II |
| 1. Are highly rigid and have a definite shape | A: Solids and gases only |
| 2. Have no definite shape | B: Solids only |
| 3. Have definite volume but no definite shape | C: Liquids and gases only |
| 4. Are highly compressible and least rigid | D: Gases only |
| 5. Have no definite volume | E: Solid, liquids and gases |
| 6. Have no definite shape and volume |
F: liquids only |
| 7. Occupy space | G: Solids and liquids only |
| 8. Are not compressible | |
| 9. Are slightly compressible | |
| 10. Have mass |
