Question

Differentiate the three states of matter based on their rigidity and fluidity.

Answer 1

By the basic definitions of the three states of matter we will be able to figure out the rigidity and the flexibility of them. The objects present in our home or outside home will give us a better understanding of their nature.

Complete answer:
We will find the matter all around us in three forms. These three basic forms are solid, liquid and gas.

Solid: The solid is a type of material whose particles are bonded with a strong bond. They cannot be compressed or cannot be starched. Their nature is being rigid in nature. If we try to break a solid then it can happen with a hammer or such object. For example if we see cardboard then we will find that cardboard is solid in nature and also, it does not take the shape of any other material.

Liquid: Liquids are the substances that will take the shape of any container in which they are kept. The particles present in the liquids have less strong bonds as compared to the solids. It cannot break into something rather its shape can be changed into one form or the other. For example if we take a glass of water then the shape of the water will be of a glass. But if it is placed in a jug then it will take the shape of a jug. This results in the property of liquids being less rigid than solids and higher fluidity also.

Gases: Gases are the substances whose electrons move freely in nature. They take the shape of any object very easily. We can only compress a gas by using a pressure only if the gas is inside an enclosure. We cannot crumble the gas. They are less rigid and some are extremely not at all rigid. For example if we consider gas around us then we will find that an empty glass will also carry air inside it. This means that the air has taken the shape of glass. So, gases are less rigid and most flexible.

Note:
The particles in the solid are so tightly bound that it needs a high heat temperature which is above the level of the bond range of the particles inside the solid. They are because of this property not flexible in nature. The particles present in the liquids have less strong bond as compared to the solids and greater bond than the gaseous substances. The bond between the gaseous particles is weak. This makes them absolutely flexible and extremely less rigid in nature.