Solid State and Properties

Q.

An example of a solid that can be easily compressed is ________________.

Q.

Why are particles closely packed in solids and not in liquids or gases?

1. Solids are hard and have a fixed shape

2. stronger forces of attraction between particles in solids

3. Solids have less intermolecular space.

4. Particles in solids have low kinetic energy

Q.

The particles of liquids are not as closely packed as that of solids.

1. True
2. False

Q.

The intermolecular force of attraction in liquids is as strong as that in solids.

1. True
2. False

Q.

Solids can't be compressed. The sponge is not solid because we are able to compress it.

1. False

2. True

Q.

Which of the following are solid object(s)?

1. Rubber band, sugar, sponge

2. Sugar, milk, sponge

3. Rubber, milk, sponge

4. Milk, sponge, foam

Q.

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

v. Rigidity

Q.

Why can iron pieces not be compressed?

Q.

Which among the following states of matter is not a fluid?

1. Gas

2. Solid

3. Liquid

4. None of the states of matter are fluid

Q.

Which of the following cannot flow?

1. Solid

2. Liquid

3. Gas

Q.

Unlike liquids, _______ have a strong intermolecular force of attraction.

Q. DOUBT- We take sponge in the category of solids but sponge is compressible whereas principle of solids states that solids are HARD TO COMPRESS so why do we take sponge in this category??

Q.

Differentiate between the following: Solid and liquid states.

Q. Analyse the following statements and choose the correct option.

(i) Solid particles have larger interparticle spaces as compared to particles in liquids and gases.​
(ii) Solids resist deformation under external forces.​
(iii) The effect of pressure on the particles of solids is the same as that on the particles of gases.
(iv) Particles of solids diffuse faster than those of liquids and gases​.
(v) Solids occupy less volume for the same number of particles, as compared to gases.

1. (ii) and (v)
2. (iii) and (iv)
3. (i) , (iii) and (iv)
4. (i), (ii), (iv) and (v)

Q. A sponge can be pressed easily; still it is called a solid. Why?

Q.

Particle vibration in solids is important for___.

1. conduction of pressure

2. conduction of heat

3. change in volume

4. change in area

Q.

Which of the following is a solid?

1. Water

2. Juice

3. Oxygen

4. Rock

Q.

Is clay a solid ? Because it can be compressed very easily.

Q. Which of the following substance is a solid?

1. Rock
2. Water
3. Oxygen
4. Juice

Q. Which of the following substance is a solid?

1. Rock
2. Water
3. Juice
4. Oxygen

Q.

The state of matter in which the interparticle force is very strong.

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

1. Nitrogen
2. Mercury
3. Iron
4. Chalk

Q.

Which of the following has the strongest inter-particle force at the room temperature?

1. Nitrogen

2. Mercury

3. Iron

4. Chalk

Q. Solids resist change in its _______ and ______.

1. shape, volume
2. shape, colour
3. temperature, shape
4. volume, temperature

Q.

Which of the following best describes solids?

1. No definite volume and no definite shape.

2. Definite shape and volume.

3. Definite volume and no definite shape.

4. Definite shape but no definite volume.