Differentiate between liquids and solid.

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1. The inter-molecular space between the molecules of liquids is more than that in solids. 1. The molecules in solids are closely packed and the inter-molecular distance between them is very less.
2. The inter-molecular force of attraction is lesser in liquids. That's why they are loosely packed. 2. The inter-molecular force in solids is very strong.
3. Liquids do not have a fixed shape and take the shape of the container they are poured in. 3. Solids have a fixed shape and size.
4. Liquids are almost in-compressible. 4. Solids can not be compressed easily when pressed.
5. Liquids expand on heating. 5. Solids expand very little on heating.

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Liquids	Solids
1. The inter-molecular space between the molecules of liquids is more than that in solids.	1. The molecules in solids are closely packed and the inter-molecular distance between them is very less.
2. The inter-molecular force of attraction is lesser in liquids. That's why they are loosely packed.	2. The inter-molecular force in solids is very strong.
3. Liquids do not have a fixed shape and take the shape of the container they are poured in.	3. Solids have a fixed shape and size.
4. Liquids are almost in-compressible.	4. Solids can not be compressed easily when pressed.
5. Liquids expand on heating.	5. Solids expand very little on heating.