Question

What are the characteristics of the particles of matter

Answer 1

The characteristics of the particles of matter are:

(i) All matter consists of very small particles.

(ii) The particles of matter have vacant spaces between them.

(iii) The particles of matter are continuously moving and possess kinetic energy.

(iv) The particles of matter attract each other with a force called intermolecular force of attraction. The intermolecular forces of attraction are maximum in solids and least in gases; Liquids have intermolecular forces in between solids and gases.

(v) Particles of matter mix with each other on their own and get into the spaces between particles of each other.