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How is matter classified on the basis of physical state, Give reasons?

Based on its physical state, matter can be classified into solid, liquid and gas. In solids, the particles of the matter are very compactly arranged, in liquids the particles are loosely arranged and in gases, they are completely dissociated.
The classification is shown below:

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