Name: States of Matter
Uploaded: 2019-07-19
Duration: 7 min 38 s
Description: The Earth is composed of matter which is found in three different states. Watch this video to learn about these three states and their similarities and differences.

Question

Explain the properties of solids, liquids and gases.

Accepted Answer

Matter is defined as anything that takes up space and has mass. Solids, liquids, and gases are the three physical states in which matter can exist. A solid has a defined volume and shape. Solids in general have higher density. In solids, intermolecular forces are strong, hence, they cannot flow. And also they are not compressible. In liquids, the molecules are loosely bound. Liquids have definite volume. Liquids do not have definite shape. Liquids are compressible. Liquids flow from a higher level to a lower level. The molecules of gases are very loosely packed. Gases neither have a definite shape nor a definite volume. Gas molecules can freely in all directions. Gases are highly compressible.

Explain the properties of solids, liquids and gases.

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