Question
Distinguish between solids, liquids and gases.
Solids | Liquid | Gases |
e.g.: A piece of iron | e.g.: Water, spirit, oil | e.g.: Air |
Has a shape of its own, Retains shape, no matter how it is kept. | Does not have a shape of its own. Takes the shape of the container. | Does not have a shape of its own. Occupies all the available space. |
Has a definite volume. Solids like sugar, sand when poured on a flat surface, form a heap. | It has a specific volume. Occupies definite portion of a container. Spreads on a flat surface on pouring. Flows downwards along a slope. Takes the shape of the surface. | Does not have a definite volume. On changing the pressure on a gas in a closed container, its volume also changes. |
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