Question

Name the three states of matter and distinguish them on the basis of their (i) volume, and (ii) shape

Answer 1

THREE STATES OF MATTER:
(i) SOLID (ii) LIQUID (iii) GASEOUS

DISTINCTION BETWEEN THREE STATES ON THE BASES OF
(i) VOLUME:
SOLID: have a definite volume.
LIQUID: have a definite volume.
GASEOUS: have no definite volume.
(ii) SHAPE:
SOLID: Have a definite shape.
LIQUID: Have no definite shape.
GASEOUS: Have no definite shape