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What are the five essential properties of solids ?

Some of the essential properties of solids are : 1. A solid has a definite volume and definite shape 2. A solid is rigid and cannot be compressed easily 3. A solid does not diffuse into another solid easily and 4. A solid does not flow and can be stored in a container.

By |2010-12-26T06:58:11+00:00December 26, 2010|Chemistry|Comments Off on What are the five essential properties of solids ?

What are the characteristic properties of solids, liquids and gases ?

Each physical state of matter possesses characteristics properties of its own. For example: solids are rigid, and incompressible, liquids are almost incompressible but less incompressible than solids, gases are highly compressible, i.e. gases can be compressed easily by applying pressure.

By |2010-12-25T18:41:14+00:00December 25, 2010|Chemistry|Comments Off on What are the characteristic properties of solids, liquids and gases ?
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