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Why can gases be compressed more than liquids and liquids more than solids?
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∙ 6y ago
Gases have the space between their molecules, and so can be compressed the most. Next is liquid which has more space between the molecules than a solid, but not as much space as in a gas. So, it an be compressed also, but not as much as can a gas. And finally, a solid does not have much space between molecules and thus cannot be compressed too much.
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What makes up solids liquids and gases?
Molecules - They are more tightly packed in solids than liquids and gases
Why can you squash gases?
In solids and liquids the molecules are already very close together so they can't be squeezed together much more than that. In a gas molecules are very spread out so they can be compressed .
What happens to solid liquids and gases when they are heated?
Solids ---heat---> Liquids ---more heat---> gases
Why carbon dioxide can be compressed more than milk?
Because gases can be compressed more easily than liquids. This is because the particles in gases are more far apart than the particles are in liquids so have more room between them to be compressed together(:
Sound travels slower through gases than through liquids and solids because the molecules in gases are?
sound travels slower through gases as compared to solids and liquids because there is more inter-moleculer space in gas as compared to solids and liquids.
Why is it easier to find solids and liquids than gases?
Humans are more use to engaging and thinking about solids than liquids or gases. They are easier to find because they are what we are looking for.
Why are solids USUALLY more dense liquids and gases?
Solids are usually more dense because solids have a smaller volume than liquids or gases, so the same amount of mass is in a smaller volume, making the density greater.
Is molecule movement greater in liquids or gases?
molecules move more in gasses gasses>liquids>solids
Do gases are more easily squashed than solids and liquids?
how am i suposed to know
How the motion of particles differ in gases liquids and solids.?
The motion of particles in gasses, liquids, and solids are all different. Gas particles can move much more quickly than solids.
What state of matter expands the most on heating?
Solids, liquids and gases expand when heated, liquids and gases expand much more that solids. Gases can be compressed
Can liquids and solid be compressed?
No, because solid and liquid have a definite shape. In practical terms the above it correct. However with great pressure many solids and liquids can be compressed into a more compact arrangement.
