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Define nature of the matter |
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Answer» Matter - any thing which has mass and occupies space is known as matter Matter can exist in three physical states 1- solid state 2- liquid state 3- gases Matter exhibits the following characteristics SOLID = Solid have definite shape and definite volume. LIQUID = liquid have definite volume but not the definite shape GAS. = gases have neither definite volume nor definite shape \tAtomic hypothesis was given by many scientists. According to which everything in this universe is made up of atoms.\tAtoms are little particles that move around in a perpetual order attracting each other when they are little distance apart.\tBut if they are forced very close to each other then they rebel.\tFor example: - Consider a block of gold. It consists of molecules which are constantly moving. |
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