Particulate Nature of Matter

Choose the correct option. The primary difference between solids and liquids is that the constituent particles are

Which of the following statements are true? Correct the false statements.

Choose the correct answer with justification. If we could remove all the constituent particles from a chair, what would happen?

Why do gases mix easily, while solids do not?

When spilled on the table, milk in a glass tumbler, flows and spreads out, but the glass tumbler stays in the same shape. Justify this statement.

Represent diagrammatically the changes in the arrangement of particles as ice melts and transforms into water vapour.

Draw a picture representing particles present in the following: (i) Aluminium foil (ii) Glycerin (iii) Methane gas

Why does the water in the ocean taste salty, even though the salt is not visible? Explain.

Grains of rice and rice flour take the shape of the container when placed in different jars. Are they solids or liquids? Explain.

Fix a balloon over the neck of a bottle and put the bottle in hot water. Explore what will happen?

Design and create simple models to represent particles of solids, liquids, and gases showing interparticle spacing using clay balls, beads, etc.

Pretend to be particles of solids, liquids, and gases, at different temperatures—create and perform a role-play/dance showing particles in motion.

Debate in the class—'Gases can spread and fill all the available space'. Is this property of gases beneficial or harmful?