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Question

What is the primary difference between the particles of a solid and those of a gas?

The correct answer is

Solid particles are more closely packed than gas particles.

The primary difference between solid and gas particles is their arrangement. Solid particles are tightly packed, allowing them to maintain a fixed shape, while gas particles are loosely arranged and can move freely. Hence, the correct answer is that solid particles are more closely packed than gas particles.

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Important Questions from States of Matter

  1. Which is correct statement ?

  2. According to Charle's Law, which of the following is constant?

  3. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

    I. Mass vapor is obtained in the air by evaporation and transpiration.

    II. Water circulation between the oceans and the water bodies is called the water cycle.

  4. Which of the following statements is not correct regarding matter?

  5. What is the term used to refer to the process of conversion of water vapour back to water?

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