CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

liquid and gases are called fluids in what way they differ from each other

Open in App
Solution

Following are the differences between liquids and gases

1) The forces of attraction between the constituent particles of a liquid are stronger than in gases.

2) The spaces between the constituent particles in a liquid are smaller than in gases.

3) Liquids have definite volume but no definite shape. On the other hand, gases neither have definite shape nor volume.

4) The rate of diffusion in gases is higher than in liquids.

5) Gases are more compressible than liquids.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
2
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
States of Matter
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon