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Liquids are usually difficult to_____________.

chemistry matter in our surroundings diffusion in different states of matter properties of solids, liquid, and gas particle theory of matter

  1. hold in a container

  2. compress

  3. change state

  4. apply pressure

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Liquids are found between the solid and gas states. A trait of liquids is that they are difficult to compress.


 When you compress something, you take a certain amount of material and force it into a smaller space or volume. You force the atoms closer together.

 Liquids tend to be difficult to compress because the molecules are already close together.

Liquid and solid are both termed as ________ , while liquid and gases are termed as ___________ .

chemistry matter in our surroundings diffusion in different states of matter properties of solids, liquid, and gas particle theory of matter

  1. condensed, fluids

  2. fluids, condensed

  3. condensed, gaseous liquid

  4. none of above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The density of a liquid is usually close to that of a solid, and much higher than in a gas. Therefore, liquid and solid are both termed condensed matter. On the other hand, as liquids and gases share the ability to flow, they are both called fluids. 

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

chemistry matter in our surroundings diffusion in different states of matter properties of solids, liquid, and gas particle theory of matter

  1. Solids generally do not show diffusion

  2. Solids have negligible kinetic energy

  3. Solids cannot be compressed

  4. Solids have indefinite volume

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Any matter that is a solid has a definite shape and a definite volume. The molecules in a solid are in fixed positions and are close together. Although the molecules can still vibrate, they cannot move from one part of the solid to another part. As a result, a solid does not easily change its shape or its volume.

In an ionic solid, ${B}^{x-}$ ions constitute a ccp lattice, if ${A}^{y+}$ ion occupy $25$% of the tetrahedral voids, the possible ions in the solid are:

chemistry matter in our surroundings diffusion in different states of matter properties of solids, liquid, and gas particle theory of matter

  1. ${A}^{+}$ and ${B}^{-}$

  2. ${A}^{2+}$ and ${B}^{4-}$

  3. ${A}^{2+}$ and ${B}^{-}$

  4. ${A}^{4+}$ and ${B}^{-}$

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Correct Option: C

Which of the following is not the state of matter?

chemistry matter in our surroundings diffusion in different states of matter properties of solids, liquid, and gas particle theory of matter

  1. Solid

  2. Liquid

  3. Gas

  4. Vapour

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Matter has three main state of matter that is solid, liquid and gas. Vapour is the type of substance which forms when liquid converts into the gaseous phase. It is a matter but not a state of matter.

Among the three states of matter which has highly fluid nature?

chemistry matter in our surroundings diffusion in different states of matter properties of solids, liquid, and gas particle theory of matter

  1. Solid

  2. Liquid

  3. Both $(A)$ and $(B)$

  4. Gas

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The inter-molecular force of attraction is very weak in case of gases. So, gases are highly fluid in nature.


Hence, the correct option is $D$.


Compressibility is minimum in case of :

chemistry matter in our surroundings diffusion in different states of matter properties of solids, liquid, and gas particle theory of matter

  1. solid.

  2. liquid.

  3. both (a) and (b).

  4. gas.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In case of solid the inter-molecular force of attraction is very strong and inter-particle spaces are very small. So, it is very difficult to compress the solid.


Hence, the correct option is $A$.

Which of the following states of matter have highest force of attraction between particles?

chemistry matter in our surroundings diffusion in different states of matter properties of solids, liquid, and gas particle theory of matter

  1. Solids

  2. Liquids

  3. Gases

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Solids have highest force of attraction between particles. The molecules are very tightly packed.


So, the correct option is $A$

Which of the following states of matter exerts pressure on the walls of the container?

chemistry matter in our surroundings diffusion in different states of matter properties of solids, liquid, and gas particle theory of matter

  1. Solids

  2. Liquids

  3. Gases

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Among all the states of matter, gases exert pressure in all directions. Liquids and solids exert pressure along the gravity (generally).


Because of negligible force of attraction between particles of gas, the particles of gas have the highest kinetic energy.

On absorption of heat, the temperature:

chemistry matter in our surroundings diffusion in different states of matter properties of solids, liquid, and gas particle theory of matter

  1. Increases

  2. Decreases

  3. Does not change

  4. None of above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

When an object absorbs heat the temperature of the object increases. For eg; on boiling water the temperature of water increases and vaporizes.