Distinguish between the three states of matter - solid, liquid and gas on the basis of their molecular models.

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Solid Liquid Gas

Solids have a definite shape, size and volume. Liquids do not have a definite shape and size but have a definite volume. Gases do not have a definite shape, size and volume.

Strongest inter molecular force Moderate inter molecular force Negligible
Inter molecular force

Inter molecular spacing is the least Inter molecular spacing is more than that in solid Maximum inter molecular spacing

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Solid	Liquid	Gas
Solids have a definite shape, size and volume.	Liquids do not have a definite shape and size but have a definite volume.	Gases do not have a definite shape, size and volume.
Strongest inter molecular force	Moderate inter molecular force	Negligible Inter molecular force
Inter molecular spacing is the least	Inter molecular spacing is more than that in solid	Maximum inter molecular spacing