Question

Give the difference between solids liquids and gases with regard to volume and shape

Answer 1

Explanation

solid

• There is very small intermolecular space in solids molecules as compared to gases and liquids
• The intermolecular force of attraction between the solid is strong as compared to gas and liquids.
• Therefore solids are close pack structures and have a definite shape and definite volume

gas

• the intermolecular space between the gas-particle is maximum as compared to solids and liquids
• therefore there is a very weak intermolecular force of attraction.
• Therefore gas doesn't have a definite shape or definite volume.

liquids

• the intermolecular space between the liquids molecule is more than solid and less than a gas molecule
• therefore liquid has a definite volume but no definite shape