Ice, water and steam are different states of the same chemical compound. In what respect to these differ? (Any 3 points)
Asked by anusha | 11th Sep, 2013, 12:30: PM
Expert Answer:
Solids (Ice)
Liquids(Water)
Gases(Steam)
Fixed shape and fixed volume
Fixed volume but no fixed shape
Neither fixed shape nor fixed volume
High density
Moderate to high density but less than solids
Very low density
Do not flow
Flow easily
Flow easily
Cannot be compressed much
Like solids, cannot be compressed much
Can be compressed easily
|
Solids (Ice) |
Liquids(Water) |
Gases(Steam) |
|
Fixed shape and fixed volume |
Fixed volume but no fixed shape |
Neither fixed shape nor fixed volume |
|
High density |
Moderate to high density but less than solids |
Very low density |
|
Do not flow |
Flow easily |
Flow easily |
|
Cannot be compressed much |
Like solids, cannot be compressed much |
Can be compressed easily |
Answered by Vaibhav Chavan | 11th Sep, 2013, 03:30: PM
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