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solids ceep there shape beecuse there atoms are tightly pact and leav hardly any room patwn the atoms unlike liqeds with more room
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoNo, molecules or particles in a solid are tightly packed together so that they can not move they can only vibrate.
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∙ 12y agothey have a permanent shape because they are not free to move around the state of matter which you are talking about doesnt exist
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How do molecules move within a solid liquid and gas?
In a solid the molecules are tightly packed together all touching one another and vibrate; in a liquid the molecules are more loosely packed and more free to move around but they are still touching; in a gas the molecules are free to move where they please
Are the particles of a gas held together by strong attractive forces?
The molecules of a gas have mass, so there's naturally the force of gravitational attraction between them. But that force is so small that it's entirely negligible in describing the behavior of a gas, and the answer to your question is "virtually no".
Why are liquids more fluid than solids?
A liquid is a fluid. Unlike a solid, the molecules in a liquid have a much greater freedom to move. The forces that bind the molecules together in a solid are only temporary in a liquid, allowing a liquid to flow while a solid remains rigid.
Why can't we compress a solid block of steel?
In a solid like steel, the atoms are packed as close together as possible. This being the case they can not be compressed together further so you can not compress (reduce the volume of) a solid block of steel.
Why do solids have definite shape?
Solid have definite shape because the particles of solid are closely packed together and they cannot move freely. Therefore the force of attraction of particles in solid is more.
Are molecules in liquids packed loosely or tightly?
Usually a liquid, but some solids, like ice, have the molecules more spread apart, making it less dense than the liquid. If, by "loosely packed," you mean being able to slide past each other, then the liquid is always the answer.
How can a substance flow?
A substance can flow if its molecules are loosely packed when compared to a solid.
How a substance flows?
A substance can flow if its molecules are loosely packed when compared to a solid.
How do molecules move within a solid liquid and gas?
In a solid the molecules are tightly packed together all touching one another and vibrate; in a liquid the molecules are more loosely packed and more free to move around but they are still touching; in a gas the molecules are free to move where they please
What charateristics of molecules are packed together?
solid
Why are molecules closer when its a solid?
molecules that start closing together turn into solid example: think of water, when molecules are loose the water is liquid but when the molecules are packed together the water turns into ice
What is the difference between a solid and a liquid since in both states the molecules are packed closely together?
A solid's molecules are packed more closely together than a liquid's and are usually locked into a grid to form a crystalline or lattice structure.
Why does sunlight heat water more slowly than land?
Because Solid molecules are closely packed while liquid molecules are loosely packed and has spaces between them which make them contract first before they become hot.
Why can solid materials hold their shape?
Solid Materials hold their shape because the molecules are bound to each other, all solids have the ability to hold their shape when forces are applied. ** Look in your book. If you have CPO Focus on Physical Science, it is in Chapter 5 section 2 page 103 **
In which form of substance do the molecules have the strongest attractions to one another?
solid because the molecules are packed closely together
What are the traits of a solid?
Solids are tightly packed together. their molecules don't move very fast.
Why are solids very rigid?
The molecules in a solid are packed together tightly, holding a shape that does not change.
