Matter around us can exist in three different states namely solid liquid and gas Correct order of th...........

General Science (NDA) Chemistry

Matter around us can exist in three different states namely, solid, liquid and gas. Correct order of their compressibility is

Liquid < Gas < Solid

Solid < Liquid < Gas

Gas < Liquid < Solid

Solid < Gas < Liquid

Explanation:

The correct order of compressibility is Solid < Liquid < Gas. Gases are highly compressible as compared to solids and liquids. In gas, the molecules have enough kinetic energy so that the effect of intermolecular forces is small and the typical distance between
neighbouring molecules is much greater than the molecular size.