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Question

(a) Tabulate the differences in the characteristics of states of matter.
(b) Comment upon the following: rigidity, compressibility, fluidity, filling a gas container, shape, kinetic energy and density.

Answer

(a) Differences in states of matter

  • Solids: Fixed shape & volume, not compressible, least kinetic energy.

  • Liquids: No fixed shape, fixed volume, slightly compressible, moderate kinetic energy.

  • Gases: No fixed shape & volume, highly compressible, maximum kinetic energy.

(b) Comments

  • Rigidity: Ability to maintain shape.

  • Compressibility: Ability to reduce volume.

  • Fluidity: Ability to flow.

  • Filling a gas container: Gas spreads to fill whole container.

  • Shape: Solids have shape; liquids & gases take container shape.

  • Kinetic energy: Least in solids, highest in gases.

  • Density: Highest in solids, lowest in gases.

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Subject: Science
Class: class 9
Chapter 1: Matter in Our Surroundings
Medium: English Medium