Compare the characteristics of solids and liquids.

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The differences between solids and liquids is given below : S. No. | Solids | Liquids -------|--------|-------- 1\. |The molecules in a solid are tightly packed, i.e., the intermolecular distance among the molecules is the least.|The molecules in a liquid are not very tightly packed, hence the intermolecular distance is moderate. 2\. |The intermolecular forces are the strongest in solids.|The intermolecular forces are moderate in liquids. 3\. |Solids have a fixed shape and size, and possess a definite volume.|Liquids have a definite volume but not a fixed shape. 4\. |Solids are rigid.|Liquids are less rigid. 5\. |The molecules in a solid do not move, but only vibrate about their mean positions.|The molecules in a liquid can move in all directions but within the boundary of the liquid.

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Compare the characteristics of solids and liquids.

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S. No.	Solids	Liquids
1.	The molecules in a solid are tightly packed, i.e., the intermolecular distance among the molecules is the least.	The molecules in a liquid are not very tightly packed, hence the intermolecular distance is moderate.
2.	The intermolecular forces are the strongest in solids.	The intermolecular forces are moderate in liquids.
3.	Solids have a fixed shape and size, and possess a definite volume.	Liquids have a definite volume but not a fixed shape.
4.	Solids are rigid.	Liquids are less rigid.
5.	The molecules in a solid do not move, but only vibrate about their mean positions.	The molecules in a liquid can move in all directions but within the boundary of the liquid.