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Question
The three main states of matter are solids, liquids, and gases. Compare the three states with reference to the following characteristics of matter
(a) volume
(b) shape
(c) compressibility
(d) diffusion.
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Solution
| Characteristics | Solids | Liquids | Gases |
| Volume | Have a definite volume | Have a definite volume | Have no definite volume |
| Shape | Have a definite shape | Have no definite shape | Have no definite shape |
| Compressibility | Cannot be compressed | Slightly compressible | Highly compressible |
| Diffusion (Intermingling of Molecules) | Cannot diffuse | Shows Diffusion | Diffuses very easily |
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