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Compare the following in the three states of matter
a) inter particle space
b)inter particle force of attraction
c)particle motion


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Explanation:

Anything that occupies space and has mass is called matter.

(a) Inter particle space

  • Solids - Atoms of a solid substance are closely packed with each other due to which there is very less or no inter particle space.
  • Liquids - Atoms of a liquid are little loosely packed due to which there is some inter particle space.
  • Gases - Atoms of a gas are very loosely packed due to which there is large inter particle space.

(b) Inter particle force of attraction

  • Solids - Atoms of a solid are attached to each other by strong force of attraction.
  • Liquids - Atoms of a liquid have slightly less force of attraction as compared to a solid substance.
  • Gases - Atoms of a gas have Vander waal forces. Hence, there is no inter particle force of attraction between atoms of a gas.

(c) Particle motion

  • Solids - There is low or negligible particle motion between atoms of a solid.
  • Liquids - There is high particle motion as compared to that present in a solid.
  • Gases - There is very high particle motion as compared to solids and liquids.