Which of the following statements is not correct- -a- Matter is continuous in nature- -b- Inter-particle spaces are maximum in the gaseous nbsp-state of a substance- -c- Particles which constitute the matter follow a nbsp-zigzag path- -d- Solid state is the most compact state of a substance- nbsp-

Dear student, answer option A Because nbsp;matter nbsp;is nbsp;particulate, which means that they are made up of nbsp;particles. They have spaces betw ...

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Standard IX

Chemistry

Molecules and Atomicity

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Which of the following statements is not correct?
(a) Matter is continuous in nature.
(b) Inter-particle spaces are maximum in the gaseous state of a substance.
(c) Particles which constitute the matter follow a zigzag path.
(d) Solid state is the most compact state of a substance.

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Dear student,
answer- option -A
Because matter is particulate, which means that they are made up of particles. They have spaces between the particles.
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Which of the following statements is not correct? (a) Matter is continuous in nature. (b) Inter-particle spaces are maximum in the gaseous state of a substance. (c) Particles which constitute the matter follow a zigzag path. (d) Solid state is the most compact state of a substance.

Dear student, answer- option -A Because matter is particulate, which means that they are made up of particles. They have spaces between the particles. Regards

Which of the following statements is not correct?
(a) Matter is continuous in nature.
(b) Inter-particle spaces are maximum in the gaseous state of a substance.
(c) Particles which constitute the matter follow a zigzag path.
(d) Solid state is the most compact state of a substance.

Dear student,
answer- option -A
Because matter is particulate, which means that they are made up of particles. They have spaces between the particles.
Regards