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1. 1.

   Which form of matter can flow easily?

2. 2.

   Which of the three states-solid, liquid, gas, can be easily compressed?

3. 3.

   In which state of matter, the particles are most closely packed?

4. 4.

   How does intermolecular force vary in going from water vapour to ice?

5. 5.

   Differentiate solids, liquids and gases on the basis of

   1. shape and volume
   2. compressibility
6. 6.

   Explain briefly.
   (a) why are solids hard?
   (b) why do liquids flow?