Explain the arrangement of molecules in liquid.

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Solution

Particles of liquid are close together with no regular arrangement. liquid molecules are close together but are not tightly packed
The liquid does not have a definite shape.
The force of attraction between the molecules of the liquid is weaker than those of the solid.
The molecules of the liquid are in a random motion.
Examples of liquid are milk, water, oil, petrol, etc.

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