Give characteristics of solid state.

The solid state is characterized by the following properties: i. Solids have definite mass, volume, shape and density. Usually, the density of solid state is greater than the density of liquid and gaseous state. Water and mercury are exceptions. The […]

Define a solid. Under what conditions does a substance exist in solid state?

Answer:                 Matter can exist in three states namely, solid, liquid and gas. Under a given set of conditions of temperature and pressure, the most stable state of a substance depends upon the […]