A viscous sample at shows particles in continuous contact
CHEMISTRY · Subjective · CBSE · Chemistry · Matter in Our Surroundings · Matter in Our Surroundings
Problem
A viscous sample at 298 K shows particles in continuous contact, forming transient clusters. The particles can slowly change neighbours, and the sample conforms to the bottom of its container but does not expand to fill the entire volume. What phase best describes the sample, and what aspect of the description rules out the gas phase?