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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Solid State

Question:

Which of the following will have a plane, axis and centre of symmetry?

Options:

Pseudosolids

True solids

Supercooled liquid

Liquids

Correct Answer:

True solids

Explanation:

The answer is 2. True solids.

True solids have a regular arrangement of atoms or molecules, which gives them a definite shape and volume. This regular arrangement also means that true solids have planes, axes, and centers of symmetry.

Pseudosolids, supercooled liquids, and liquids do not have a regular arrangement of atoms or molecules, so they do not have planes, axes, and centers of symmetry.

Here is a table summarizing the properties of the four types of materials:

Material

Regular arrangement of atoms/molecules

Plane, axis, and center of symmetry

True solid

Yes

Yes

Pseudosolid

No

No

Supercooled liquid

No

No

Liquid

No

No