Question

Name any three solid substances on the basis of your existing knowledge and understanding of the concept.

Answer 1

The solid state of the matter:

• In solids, particles are tightly or closely packed.
• The gaps between the particles are tiny and hence it is tough to compress them.
• Solid has a fixed shape and volume.
• Due to its rigid nature, particles in a solid can only vibrate about their mean position and cannot move.
• The Force of attraction between particles is adamant.
• The rate of diffusion in solids is very low.

Three examples of solid substances are,

1. Table
2. Apple
3. Computer