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Particulate Nature of Matter

CBSE · Class 8 · Science

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Topics in Particulate Nature of Matter

1

What is Matter Composed of?

  • All matter is composed of extremely small particles called constituent particles
  • These particles are so small that they cannot be seen even with an ordinary microscope
  • When we break chalk into smaller pieces, each piece is still chalk made of millions of constituent particles
2

Interparticle Forces and States of Matter

  • Particles are held together by forces called interparticle attractions
  • Strength of these forces depends on distance between particles - closer particles have stronger attractions
  • These forces determine the physical state of matter
3

Solid State Properties

  • Solids have definite shape and definite volume
  • Particles in solids are tightly packed with strong interparticle attractions
  • Particles can only vibrate about fixed positions, cannot move freely
4

Liquid State Properties

  • Liquids have no fixed shape but have definite volume
  • Take the shape of container they are kept in
  • Particles can move freely but within limited space

Key Concepts

All matter is made upThe constituent particles of matterEven in the most tightly packedParticles in solids vibrate around fixed

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