Tabulate the differences in the characteristics of states of matter.

Question 2. (a) Tabulate the differences in the characteristics of states of matter.
(b) Comment upon the following:
rigidity, compressibility, fluidity, filling a gas container, shape, kinetic energy and density.
Answer: (a)

S.NO	Property	Solid	Liquid	Gases
1.	Shape	They Have definite shape	They do not have definite shape	They do not have definite shape
2.	Volume	They have definite volume	They do not have definite volume	They do not have definite volume
3.	Density	They have high density.	Liquids have less density than solids.	Liquids have least density.
4.	Kinetic energy of particles.	Least	More than solids	Maximum
5.	Compressibility	Negligible	Low	High

Rigidity: It is the property of matter to resist the change of its shape.
Compressibility: It is the property of matter in which its volume is decreased by applying force.
Fluidity: It is the ability of matter to flow.
Filling a gas container: On filling a gas takes the shape of the container.
Shape: Having definite boundaries.
Kinetic energy: It is the energy possessed by the particles of matter due to its motion.
Density: It is the ratio of mass with per unit volume