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Define :(a) Solid(b) Liquid(c) Gas |
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Answer» Giving two examples of each type. (a) Solid : A solid is that state of matter which has a fixed shape, mass and volume. It suffers very small changes in volume by changing the temperature. It cannot be compressed, e.g. – Sand, Wood, Copper, Ice, etc. (b) Liquid : It has a definite mass and volume but lacks a shape of its own. It takes up the shape of the containing vessels. It can be compressed to an extents, e.g. – Milk, water, ink, etc. (c) Gas : It is a state of matter which has only definite mass but no definite shape and volume. It takes up the shape of the container e.g. – Carbon dioxide, oxygen, etc. |
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