Choose the correct statement from the following:

  • A
    Conversion of solid into vapours without passing through the liquid state is called vapourisation.
  • B
    Conversion of vapours into solid without passing through the liquid state is called freezing.
  • C
    Conversion of solid into vapours without passing through the liquid state is called sublimation.
  • D
    Conversion of solid into liquid is called sublimation.

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$(b)$ Gases completely fill the vessel in which they are kept.

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$(a)$ Explain with the help of an activity which shows that particles of matter are very small.
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$(i)$ strongest
$(ii)$ weakest
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Which gas is called dry ice? Why?

Name the state of matter in which
$(i)$ layers of particles can slip and slide over one another easily.
$(ii)$ particles just move around randomly because of very weak force of attraction.

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