Properties of Solids

Q.

What is rigidity?

Q.

Why solid do not flow?

Q.

Differentiate the three states of matter on the basis of intermolecular forces of attraction.

Q. Describe the molecular model for a liquid. How does it explain that a liquid has no definite shape, but has a definite volume?

Q.

Discuss the properties of solids, liquids and gases in terms of:

vii. Ability to flow.

Q.

Which of the following is/are property/properties of solid?

1. Compressibility

2. Rigidity

3. Fluidity

4. Definite shape

Q.

What the property of solid due to which it cannot be compressed is called?

Q.

A wooden table should be called a solid. Why?

1. Wooden table is compressible

2. Wooden table has a definite shape and volume

3. Wooden table is not rigid

4. Wooden table do not occupy space

Q.

Which of the following is a set of solid objects?

1. Rubber band, sugar, sponge

2. Sugar, milk, sponge

3. Rubber, milk, sponge

4. Milk, sponge, foam

Q.

The substance which can flow is:

1. solid

2. liquid

3. gas

4. both (B) and (C)

Q.

We can scratch a

1. Solid

2. Liquid

3. Gas

4. All of above

Q.

Liquids acquire the shape of the vessel in which they are kept.

1. True
2. False

Q.

The intermolecular forces are the strongest in

1. Liquids

2. Solids

3. Solids and liquids

4. Gases

Q.

Differentiate between liquid and gas.

Q.

Which among the following possesses the maximum intermolecular force of attraction?

1. Bromine

2. Air

3. Oxygen

4. Copper

Q.

Which of the following has an infinite number of free surfaces?

1. Solids

2. None of the above

3. Gases

4. Liquids

Q.

The arrangement of particles is less ordered in the ………………. state

Q.

Differentiate between the liquid and gas.

Q. _________are known to have highest density and __________ lowest density.

1. Solids$;$ Liquid
2. Liquid$;$ Solid
3. Solid$;$ Gas
4. Gas$;$ Liquid

Q. The physical state of Gallium is___at ${30}^{\circ }$C.

1. can't be predicted
2. solid
3. liquid
4. gaseous

Q.

The inter-molecular forces are maximum in case of ________________________.

1. copper

2. water

3. glycerine

4. hydrogen

Q.

Compare the properties of solid, liquid and gaseous state of matter.

Q.

Which characteristic of particles of matter is illustrated when sugar is dissolved in water without increase in the volume of water?

Q.

Which of the following has the strongest intermolecular force of attraction between its particles at room temperature?

1. Nitrogen

2. Mercury

3. Iron

4. Chalk

Q.

Explain the characteristics of solids.

Q.

Define the following terms

a) Intermolecular spaces.

b) Intermolecular force of attraction