Match the characteristics of the three states of matter in List I with their correct answer from List II.
List I List II A- Are highly rigid and have a definite shape I- Solids and gases only B- Have no definite shape II- Solids only C- Have a definite volume but no definite shape III- Liquids and gases only D- Are highly compressible and least rigid IV- Gases only E- Have no definite volume V- Solids, liquids and gases F- Have no definite shape and volume VI- Liquids only G- Occupy space VII- Solids and liquids only H- Are not compressible I- Are slightly compressible J- Have mass
Match the characteristics of the three states of matter in List I with their correct answer from List II.
| List I | List II |
| A- Are highly rigid and have a definite shape | I- Solids and gases only |
| B- Have no definite shape | II- Solids only |
| C- Have a definite volume but no definite shape | III- Liquids and gases only |
| D- Are highly compressible and least rigid | IV- Gases only |
| E- Have no definite volume | V- Solids, liquids and gases |
| F- Have no definite shape and volume | VI- Liquids only |
| G- Occupy space | VII- Solids and liquids only |
| H- Are not compressible | |
| I- Are slightly compressible | |
| J- Have mass |
A- Are highly rigid and have a definite shape - II- Solids only
The particles in solids are densely packed. Since the particles of a solid are closely packed and their positions are set due to strong forces of attraction between them, a solid has a defined shape and is rigid.
B- Have no definite shape - III- Liquids and gases only
The particles in liquids are close together but not as close as they are in solids. The positions of its particles are not set due to comparably weaker forces of attraction between them, a liquid does not have a definite shape.
When compared to solids and liquids, the particles in gases are much farther apart. The positions of its particles are not set, a gas does not have a definite shape.
C- Have a definite volume but no definite shape - V- Liquids only
The particles in liquids are close together but not as close as they are in solids. The positions of its particles are not set due to comparably weaker forces of attraction between them, a liquid does not have a definite shape. The liquid particles do not have fixed gaps between their particles, hence, liquids do not have a fixed volume and cannot be compressed very much.
D- Are highly compressible and least rigid - IV- Gases only
When compared to solids and liquids, the particles in gases are much farther apart due to which gas particles can be compressed easily.
E- Have no definite volume - IV- Gases only
When compared to solids and liquids, the particles in gases are much farther apart. the spaces between its particles are not fixed, and gas does not have a definite volume.
F- Have no definite shape and volume - IV- Gases only
When compared to solids and liquids, the particles in gases are much farther apart. the spaces between its particles are not fixed, and gas does not have a definite volume. A gas acquires the shape and volume of its container since its particles are free to move about.
G- Occupy space - V- Solids, liquids, and gases
Anything that occupies space and has mass is known as matter. Majorly there are three states of matter - solids, liquids, and gases.
H- Are not compressible - II- Solids only
The particles in solids are densely packed. Since the particles of a solid are closely packed and their positions are set due to strong forces of attraction between them, a solid has a defined shape. Moreover, the spacing between its particles is fixed, a solid has a definite volume and cannot be compressed very much.
I- Are slightly compressible - V- Liquids only
The particles in liquids are close together but not as close as they are in solids. The positions of its particles are not set due to comparably weaker forces of attraction between them. The liquid particles do not have fixed gaps between their particles, hence, liquids do not have a fixed volume and cannot be compressed very much.
J- Have mass - V- Solids, liquids, and gases
Anything that occupies space and has mass is known as matter. Majorly there are three states of matter - solids, liquids, and gases.
List I List II A- Are highly rigid and have a definite shape II- Solids only B- Have no definite shape III- Liquids and gases only C- Have a definite volume but no definite shape VI- Liquids only D- Are highly compressible and least rigid IV- Gases only E- Have no definite volume IV- Gases only F- Have no definite shape and volume IV- Gases only G- Occupy space V- Solids, liquids and gases H- Are not compressible II- Solids only I- Are slightly compressible VI- Liquids only J- Have mass V- Solids, liquids and gases
A- Are highly rigid and have a definite shape - II- Solids only
The particles in solids are densely packed. Since the particles of a solid are closely packed and their positions are set due to strong forces of attraction between them, a solid has a defined shape and is rigid.
B- Have no definite shape - III- Liquids and gases only
The particles in liquids are close together but not as close as they are in solids. The positions of its particles are not set due to comparably weaker forces of attraction between them, a liquid does not have a definite shape.
When compared to solids and liquids, the particles in gases are much farther apart. The positions of its particles are not set, a gas does not have a definite shape.
C- Have a definite volume but no definite shape - V- Liquids only
The particles in liquids are close together but not as close as they are in solids. The positions of its particles are not set due to comparably weaker forces of attraction between them, a liquid does not have a definite shape. The liquid particles do not have fixed gaps between their particles, hence, liquids do not have a fixed volume and cannot be compressed very much.
D- Are highly compressible and least rigid - IV- Gases only
When compared to solids and liquids, the particles in gases are much farther apart due to which gas particles can be compressed easily.
E- Have no definite volume - IV- Gases only
When compared to solids and liquids, the particles in gases are much farther apart. the spaces between its particles are not fixed, and gas does not have a definite volume.
F- Have no definite shape and volume - IV- Gases only
When compared to solids and liquids, the particles in gases are much farther apart. the spaces between its particles are not fixed, and gas does not have a definite volume. A gas acquires the shape and volume of its container since its particles are free to move about.
G- Occupy space - V- Solids, liquids, and gases
Anything that occupies space and has mass is known as matter. Majorly there are three states of matter - solids, liquids, and gases.
H- Are not compressible - II- Solids only
The particles in solids are densely packed. Since the particles of a solid are closely packed and their positions are set due to strong forces of attraction between them, a solid has a defined shape. Moreover, the spacing between its particles is fixed, a solid has a definite volume and cannot be compressed very much.
I- Are slightly compressible - V- Liquids only
The particles in liquids are close together but not as close as they are in solids. The positions of its particles are not set due to comparably weaker forces of attraction between them. The liquid particles do not have fixed gaps between their particles, hence, liquids do not have a fixed volume and cannot be compressed very much.
J- Have mass - V- Solids, liquids, and gases
Anything that occupies space and has mass is known as matter. Majorly there are three states of matter - solids, liquids, and gases.
| List I | List II |
| A- Are highly rigid and have a definite shape | II- Solids only |
| B- Have no definite shape | III- Liquids and gases only |
| C- Have a definite volume but no definite shape | VI- Liquids only |
| D- Are highly compressible and least rigid | IV- Gases only |
| E- Have no definite volume | IV- Gases only |
| F- Have no definite shape and volume | IV- Gases only |
| G- Occupy space | V- Solids, liquids and gases |
| H- Are not compressible | II- Solids only |
| I- Are slightly compressible | VI- Liquids only |
| J- Have mass | V- Solids, liquids and gases |
