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Question
Match the characteristics of the three states of matter in List I with their correct answer from List II.
| List I | List II |
| 1. Have no definite shape, volume or free surface | A: Solids only |
| 2. Are highly compressible and least rigid | B: Liquids only |
| 3. Have a definite volume, no definite shape and are slightly diffusable | C: Gases only |
| 4. Are not compressible and have no diffusability | D: Liquids and gases only |
| 5. Have mass and occupy space | E: Solids and gases only |
| F: Solids, liquids and gases |
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Solution
| List I | List II |
| 1. Have no definite shape, volume or free surface | D: Liquids and gases only |
| 2. Are highly compressible and least rigid | C: Gases only |
| 3. Have a definite volume, no definite shape and are slightly diffusable | B: Liquids only |
| 4. Are not compressible and have no diffusability | A: Solids only |
| 5. Have mass and occupy space | F: Solids, liquids and gases |
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