Give one difference between atoms and molecules.

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Atoms may or may not have independent existance. While molecules have independent existence.

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Chapter 3 Matter
Exercise 2 | Q 3

"A substance has a definite shape as well as a definite volume." Which physical state is represented by this statement?

Give one example of the diffusion of a solid in another solid.

Name the smallest particle from which matter is made up.

Fill in the blanks:

Any matter which has a definite ______ but no definite shape is called a ______.

For the following statement, say whether it describes a solid, a liquid or a gas.

Particles move about very quickly but do not leave the surface

Matter in any state is composed of particles. Compare the three states of matter i,e. solids, liquids, and gases with reference to:

(a) intermolecular space
(b) the intermolecular force of attraction
(c) movement of particles

State the property of the following substance.

The melting point of ice is 0°C.

Complete the given analogy.

Solid: Rigidity:: Gas: ______

Which of the following are homogeneous in nature?

The tendency of particles to spread out in order to occupy the available space is ______.