Question

Compare the following in the three states of matter

Answer 1

Explanation:

Anything that occupies space and has mass is called matter.

(a) Inter particle space

• Solids - Atoms of a solid substance are closely packed with each other due to which there is very less or no inter particle space.
• Liquids - Atoms of a liquid are little loosely packed due to which there is some inter particle space.
• Gases - Atoms of a gas are very loosely packed due to which there is large inter particle space.

(b) Inter particle force of attraction

• Solids - Atoms of a solid are attached to each other by strong force of attraction.
• Liquids - Atoms of a liquid have slightly less force of attraction as compared to a solid substance.
• Gases - Atoms of a gas have Vander waal forces. Hence, there is no inter particle force of attraction between atoms of a gas.

(c) Particle motion

• Solids - There is low or negligible particle motion between atoms of a solid.
• Liquids - There is high particle motion as compared to that present in a solid.
• Gases - There is very high particle motion as compared to solids and liquids.