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Matter: Anything that has mass and occupies space.Mass: The quantity of matter that an object contains.Volume: The space occupied by an object.Weight: The force with which the earth attracts an object towards itself.Atom: The smallest particle that exhibits all the properties of matter and usually does not have an independent existence.Molecule: The smallest particle of matter that exhibits all the properties of matter and has an independent existence.Brownian motion: The continuous zigzag motion of the particles of matter.Intermolecular space: The space between the particles of matter.Intermolecular force of attraction: The force of attraction that exists between the particles of matter and holds them together.Cohesive force: The force of attraction between the same kind of particles.Adhesive force: The force of attraction between the different kinds of particles.Fluids: Substances that can flow, which include liquids and gases.Interconversion of states of matter: The process by which matter changes from one state to another and back to its original state without any change in its chemical composition.Sublimation: The process where a solid changes directly into gas on heating.Deposition: The process where vapour changes directly into solid on cooling.
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Chapter: 01. Matter And Its Composition
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