Introduction to States of Matter

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Introduction to States of Matter: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as States of Matter, Solid State of Matter, Gaseous State of Matter, Water as a Liquid, Water as a Solid, Liquid State of Matter and, Water as a Gas

Important Questions on Introduction to States of Matter

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How does solid state differ from the other two States(Answer with reference to volume, shape, effect of temperature and pressure on these and the motion of constituent particles and interparticle forces.)​

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Which of the following is not a characteristic property of the polar liquids?

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The density of water is 1000 kg m-3. The density of water vapour at 100°C and 1 atm pressure is. 0.6 kg m-3. The volume of a molecule multiplied by the total number gives, what is called, molecular volume. Estimate the ratio (or fraction) of the molecular volume to the total volume occupied by the water vapour under the above conditions of temperature and pressure.

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Mention the characteristics of a solid state.

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In a liquid state of matter, particles are less tightly packed as compared to solids.

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The rate of diffusion in liquids is _____ than that of solids.

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The temperature at which real gases obey ideal gas laws over an appreciable range of pressure is known as

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Which of the following state of matter has infinite expansibility and high compressibility?

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Discuss, how does the temperature and the solid state related.

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What is solid state? Give examples.

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Name the intermolecular force that exists between the sodium chloride and water molecules, when sodium chloride is dissolved in water.

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Explain the characteristics of the solid state.

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What will happen to water, when it is cooled?

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Give one word for the following. Space occupied by a gas

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The melting point of ice is _____K on Kelvin scale. 

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 All gases are made up of a large number of _____ . (tiny particles/ big particles)