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| Figure 1 | Figure 2 | Figure 3 |
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The arrangement of particles in three different phases of matter is shown above.
- Which state is represented by Fig. 1?
- In which state will the inter-particle attraction be maximum?
- Which one of them cannot be contained in an open vessel?
- Which one can take the shape of its container?
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Solution
- The liquid state is represented by Fig 1.
- In Fig. 3 the inter-particle attraction will be maximum because it is in a solid state.
- Fig. 2 cannot be contained in an open vessel, as it is in a gaseous state.
- Fig. 1 can take the shape of its container, as it is in a liquid state.
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