Differentiate between the following: Solid and liquid states.

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Property
Solid state
Liquid state
Interparticle spaces Very small spaces Comparatively large spaces than solids
Interparticle forces Very strong Weak
Nature Very hard and rigid Fluid
Compressibility Negligible Very small
Shape and volume Definite shape and volume Indefinite shape, but definite volume
Density High Less than solid-state
Kinetic energy Low Comparatively high than solids
Diffusion Negligible Slow

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Property	Solid state	Liquid state
Interparticle spaces	Very small spaces	Comparatively large spaces than solids
Interparticle forces	Very strong	Weak
Nature	Very hard and rigid	Fluid
Compressibility	Negligible	Very small
Shape and volume	Definite shape and volume	Indefinite shape, but definite volume
Density	High	Less than solid-state
Kinetic energy	Low	Comparatively high than solids
Diffusion	Negligible	Slow