Question

What is matter? Write two properties of solids and two properties of liquids.

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow based on the passage and related studied concepts. Matter is anything that occupies space and has mass. Matter is classified into solid, liquid and gas. In solid state particles are closely packed and have very strong force of attraction, particles can only vibrate and rotate around fixed positions. In liquid state, particles are less closely packed and have strong force of attraction but less than solids, particles can move throughout the liquid. In Gaseous state, particles are far apart with weak force of attraction and are in state of constant random motion. Gases can be easily compressed where as solids and liquids are incompressible.