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What is the difference between gas and liquid? This is a question that many people ask, but it is not always easy to answer. In general, gas refers to a state of matter that has a low density and takes up space. Liquid, on the other hand, has high density and takes up less space. There are many differences between gas and liquid, which we will discuss in this blog post.
Liquid
A liquid is a state of matter that has a definite shape and volume. A liquid can flow, pour, or drip. It has a surface that is free to move.
Examples of liquid: water, juice, oil
Gas
Gas is a state of matter that has neither a definite shape nor volume. A gas can expand to fill any container. It has no surface.
Examples of gas: air, natural gas, propane
Difference between liquid and gas
Liquid and gas can be differentiated on the following basis:
- On the basis of the definition.
- On the basis of physical properties.
- On the basis of energy.
- On the basis of state.
- On the basis of molecular arrangements.
- On the basis of the storage facility.
- On the basis of temperature.
- On the basis of pressure.
- On the basis of reactivity.
- On the basis of shape.
Let us understand all of them one by one.
On the basis of definition
- Liquid is a state of matter that has a definite shape and volume whereas gas is a state of matter that has neither a definite shape nor volume
On the basis of physical properties
- Liquid has a definite volume but gas doesn’t have a definite volume. The molecules in a gas are far apart from each other and can move around freely
- Liquid has a surface that is free to move but gas doesn’t have a surface
- Liquid can flow, pour or drip but gas cannot because it doesn’t have any definite shape
On the basis of energy
- The energy of the liquid is in constant motion but the energy of the gas is randomly moving
On the basis of state
- Liquid is in a state of rest while gas is always in a state of motion
On the basis of molecular arrangements
- In a liquid, the molecules are in close contact with each other but in gas, the molecules are far apart from each other
On the basis of storage facility
- Liquid can be stored in a container but gas cannot be stored in a container
On the basis of temperature
- The boiling point of a liquid is higher than the boiling point of the gas
On the basis of pressure
- The pressure of the liquid is more than the pressure of the gas
On the basis of reactivity
- Chemical reactions take place more quickly in liquids than in gases
On the basis of shape
A liquid is a state of matter that has a definite shape and volume. A liquid can flow, pour, or drip. It has a surface that is free to move. Gas is a state of matter that has neither a definite shape nor volume. A gas can expand to fill any container. It has no definite shape.
Conclusion
In conclusion, liquid and gas are both forms of matter, but they have different physical properties. Liquids take the shape of their containers, while gases fill up the entire container. Liquids are denser than gases, which is why liquids sink in water. Gases are less dense than liquids and can be compressed. These differences account for many of the ways that these phases of matter behave differently.
