State three characteristics of molecules of matter which determine its solid , liquid , gaseous state
10. State three characteristics of molecules of matter which determine its solid, liquid and gaseous state.
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Solids are defined by the following characteristics:
- Definite shape (rigid)
- Definite volume
- Particles vibrate around fixed axes
Liquids have the following characteristics:
- No definite shape (takes the shape of its container)
- Has definite volume
- Particles are free to move over each other, but are still attracted to each other
Gases have the following characteristics:
- No definite shape (takes the shape of its container)
- No definite volume
- Particles move in random motion with little or no attraction to each other
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