Question

The arrangement of particles in a liquid is less ordered as compared to solids. However, there is no order in the arrangement of particles in the gaseous state. (State whether true or false.)
A. True
B. False

Answer 1

The matter generally exists in three states and they are solid, liquid and the gaseous state. But there are also two states which are not so common to observe and they are Plasma and Bose-Einstein condensate. The arrangement of the constituent particles of the matter in these states follows a distinct pattern.

Complete answer:
In the case of solid state, the arrangement is definite and at an atomic level we can see well defined arrangements and one such example is the Frenkel pattern.In case of liquid state, it is less ordered as compared to the solid state but when compared to the gaseous state, it has much rigid symmetry and one can observe a distinct pattern when observed in the laboratory.Both the states have weak attractions. Arrangement of the particles are very random in gas whereas in case of liquids a bit less. Hence, the Liquid and the Gaseous state are less ordered in arrangement of molecules.

So, the correct option is A.

Note: The solids have their own rigid shape but liquids do not have one. Liquids occupy the shape of the container in which they are filled. But liquids are distinct when compared with the gases. The liquids do not get compressed so easily while gases can be easily compressed and also can be liquified. One such example is the LPG which we have in the cylinders in our Kitchen.