Question 8 — Observe Fig. 7.16a which - Questions at the end of the chapter - Chapter 7 Class 8 - Particulate Nature of Matter (Curiosity)

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Q 8
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Observe Fig. 7.16a which shows the image of a candle that was just extinguished after burning for some time. Identify the different states of wax in the figure and match them with Fig. 7.16b showing the arrangement of particles.

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Answer
The candle shows wax in all three states.

Explanation

Part of candle State of wax Particle arrangement
Body of the candle Solid wax Closely packed particles.
Molten wax near the wick Liquid wax Loosely packed particles.
Smoke / fumes rising Wax vapour (gas) Widely spaced free particles.
Solid wax has packed particles, molten wax looser particles, and wax vapour widely spaced particles.
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