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What do you understand by a liquid?


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  • Any material which has a definite volume but no definite shape and has one free surface is called liquid.
  • In liquids, molecules are loosely packed. This results in large intermolecular spaces and weak intermolecular forces.
  • Thus, the molecules are free to move within the liquid Liquids can flow and so-called fluids.
  • Examples: Milk, Water, Kerosene etc.

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