Make a comparison table for solids , liquids and gases on the basis of the following criteria-
a) volume
b) compressibility
c) density
d) intermolecular forces of attraction
e) diffusion

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Solution

Property Solid Liquid Gas

Volume Fixed Fixed Not fixed

Compressibility Very low Low High

Density High Medium Low

Intermolecular force of attraction Very high Less than solid Very low

Diffusion Low Higher than solid Highest

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Property	Solid	Liquid	Gas
Volume	Fixed	Fixed	Not fixed
Compressibility	Very low	Low	High
Density	High	Medium	Low
Intermolecular force of attraction	Very high	Less than solid	Very low
Diffusion	Low	Higher than solid	Highest