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Nature of Matter (on the basis of their Chemical Properties)

Read First – Can Matter change its States? States of Matter What is Matter? What is its Characteristics? [dropcap]Matter[/dropcap] is everything around us which is made up of tiny particles. In the previous posts, we have learnt classification of matter into solid, liquid and gas, on the basis of their physical properties. In the following post, …

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What is Matter? What are the Characteristics of Matter?

Matter is everything around you which is made up of particles. It has mass and occupies space. Mass is a physical quantity which expresses the amount of stuff in an object. The space inside the container that is occupied by matter is its volume. Early Indian philosophers classified matter in the form of five basic elements – the …

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Change of States of Matter – [B] Effect of change of Pressure

Read First –Can Matter change its States?States of MatterWhat is Matter? What is its Characteristics? [B] Effect of change of Pressure – By increasing pressure, particles of matter can be brought close together. When we apply pressure on a gas enclosed in a cylinder, it  starts compressing and converts into liquid. Thus, by applying pressure …

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