Question

Write the characteristic property of matter responsible for:

(a) Smell of perfume spreads in the room.

(b) Water takes the shape of the container in which it is kept

Answer 1

(a) Characteristics of the particles of "continuous movement" is responsible for the smell of perfume that spreads.

(b) Because of the loose interactions of the particles, the particles of liquid can move or flow and take the shape of the container in which they are kept.