Chemistry
Particles of matter possess energy due to their random motion. Compare the particles in a solid, liquid, & in a gas with reference to the amount of kinetic energy possessed by each.
Answer
Solids — As particles in solids move about their mean positions only, hence they posses the least kinetic energy.
Liquids — As particles in liquids are free to move within the liquid, hence they posses large kinetic energy.
Gases — As particles in gases can move freely in any direction, hence they posses very large or maximum kinetic energy.
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State in which of the three states of matter
(a) are the atoms or particles far apart
(b) the space between the particles is minimum
(c) the force of attraction between the particles is very weak
(d) the movement of particles are neither about their own positions nor in random direction
Give a reason why-
(a) Solids have a definite volume and a definite shape
(b) Liquids have a definite volume but no definite shape
(c) Gases have no definite volume and no definite shape.
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Describe simple experiment to show that particles of matter are closely packed in solids and less in liquids.