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Chapter 2, Problem 18QP(choose chapter or problem)
Indicate whether each of the following describes a gas, a liquid, or a solid:a. This substance has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.b. The particles in a substance are very far apart.c. This substance°Ccupies the entire volume of the container.
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Indicate whether each of the following describes a gas, a liquid, or a solid:a. This substance has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.b. The particles in a substance are very far apart.c. This substance°Ccupies the entire volume of the container.
ANSWER:Solution 18QPStep 1 of 2Here, we have to find if the given statements are Solid, gas and liquid.Characteristics of Solid :It has definite shape and volume.The arrangement particles are very fixed and close together.The interactions in between these particles are very strong.Movement of these particles are very slow.Example: Iron , wood.Characteristics of Liquid: It has definite volume ,but not a definite volume.The arrangement of particles are randomly.The interactions in between these particles are strong.Movement of these particles are moderate.Example: Water,petrol.Characteristics of Gas: It does not have definite shape and volume.The arrangement of particles are randomly and apart from each other.The interactions in between these particles are noneMovement of these particles are very fast.Example: Helium gas,Air._____________________________________________________________________________