Question

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

v. Rigidity

Answer 1

Rigidity:

• The molecules in the solid-state are tightly packed. Therefore, solids are hard, strong, and rigid substances.
• The molecules in the liquid are loosely packed as compared to solids.
• In the case of gases, the molecules are very apart from each other and hence are more loosely packed.
• Therefore, matter in the liquid or gaseous state is not rigid.