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    The document discusses the key postulates of the kinetic molecular theory of matter. It explains that matter exists in three states - solids, liquids, and gases - which differ based on the arrangement and movement of molecules. It provides a table comparing properties of the three states, such as density, compressibility, thermal expansion, and diffusion. Another table compares molecular arrangements in each state, such as packing, intermolecular space, forces, and kinetic energy. The document also briefly discusses the interconversion of matter between states through phase transitions like melting and freezing.

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    P.E.N.

    SCHOOL

    Class: VI,VII Visakhapatnam

    INTRODUCTION:

    The subject of chemistry basically deals with the study of matter in


    different perceptions. One of the important aspect of study of matter pertains to the
    various physical states in which matter exists. Another equally important perpective
    of study is the structure and molecular compostion of matter. In addition to these
    two areas, study of matter is also significant with reference to the type of
    transformations matter undergoes under various conditions.

    Matter basically exists in three states namely solids, liquids and gases.
    Irrespective of the states of matter, the basic units of matter are only molecules. The
    three states of matter differ with respect to the pattern of molecular arrangement
    which brings about change in physical behavior of the substance in their respective
    states. The various characteristics which determine the physical behavior are
    envisaged in kinetic molecular theory of matter.

    POSTULATES OF KINETIC MOLECULAR THEORY OF MATTER

    1. Matter is composed of small, tiny particles called molecular.


    2. The empty spaces existing between the molecular are called intermolecular
    spaces.
    3. Molecules have forces of attraction between them known as intermolecular
    forces of attraction. The forces of attraction between them known as
    intermolecular forces ans that between dissimilar molecules is called
    adhesive forces.
    4. The molecules possess kinetic energy due to their ceaseless motion.

    DIFFERENT STATES OF MATTER AND THEIR PROPERTIES

    The matter around us can be classified into three different states solids, liquids and
    gases. The comparison of the three states of matter is tabulated in the page.

    Property Solids Liquids Gases


    Mass Definite mass Definite mass Definite mass
    Volume Definite volume Definite volume Definite volume
    Shape Definite shape Definite shape Definite shape
    Density High density No define shape, No definite shape
    take the shape of
    the container
    Compressibility Incompressible Slightly High compressible
    compressible
    Rigidity Rigid (cannot flow) Fluid (can flow) Fluid (can flow)
    Free surfaces Any number of free One free surface No free surfaces
    surfaces i.e.., only the upper
    surface
    Thermal expansion Very low Higher than solids Much, greater
    than both solids
    and liquids
    Diffusion Do not diffuse Some liquids can
    diffuse
    spontaneously into
    another (e.g water
    and alcohol), but
    others do not
    diffuse (e.g., Oil
    and water)
    The following table gives a comparative study of molecular arrangements in solids,
    liquids and gases based on the kinetic molecular theory.

    Parameter Solids Liquids Gas


    Packing of Closely packed Loosely packed Very loosely
    molecules packed
    Intermolecular Very low More than those The highest
    space in solids
    Intermolecular Strong Moderate force Negligible
    force of attraction intermolecular of attraction, less intermolecular
    than that in solids force of attraction
    Molecular Possess only Posses translator Posses translator,
    movement vibratory motion, and rotator rotator and
    but the means motion in vibratory motion in
    position in fixed addition to all directions.
    vibratory motion
    Kinetic energy Very low kinetic High kinetic The highest kinetic
    energy energy more than energy.
    that of solids

    Inter conversation of matter

    Since the physical behavior of matter in various states depends upon the
    molecular arrangement which can be changed by changing the conditions of
    temperature and pressure ,matter can be converted from the state to anther state under
    suitable conditions. This is also termed as phase transition.

    Inter conversation between solid state and liquid state

    The process of conversion of solid state to liquid state is calling melting of


    fusion and the opposite process from liquid state to solid state is calling freezing.

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