What are the postulates of kinetic theory of matter?
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Solution
Matter is composed of very small particles known as atoms and molecules.
The constituent particles are identical in all respects.
These particles have spaces or gaps between them, which are known as interparticle spaces or intermolecular spaces.
There exists an intermolecular force of attraction between the particles of matter, which holds them together.
Particles of matter are always in a state of random motion and possess kinetic energy, which increases with an increase in temperature and vice-versa.