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How can a liquid take the same shape as the bottom of its container?
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∙ 14y ago
Because in a liquid, the molecules are free to slide past each other; thus, the liquid doesn't have a fixed shape. When there is gravity, the individual parts of the liquid will tend to go down - until it meets something that holds it back, like the container.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoas there are less inter molecular space between them they do not have a definite shape and so the liquids do not have any shape so if we pore it to any container it takes the shape of the container.
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∙ 14y agoThe liquid molecules are loosely bounded and may move within the bulk in the form of clusters, when a liquid is put in a container its weight and atmospheric pressure push them downwards so they enter inti empty spaces of container an acquire the shape of container.
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∙ 11y agoA liquid can take the shape of the bottom of its container.
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How are liquid mass and liquid volume alike?
Liquids, like solids have a definite volume. While liquids don't have a definite shape, they can take the shape of a container which can be measured the same way as with solids.
Why does a solid maintain its shape regardless of its container?
A gas is a substance whose molecules are in constant, rapid, random motion. As a result, a gas will spread out and take on the shape and volume of whatever container it is in-whether a jar, a room, or the atmosphere! This is very different from a liquid or a solid. The molecules in a liquid do not move as fast as those in a gas. A liquid can take on the shape of its container but will keep the same volume, no matter what container it is in. The molecules in a solid just vibrate in place. That is why a solid will retain both its shape and its volume.
Does a solution of sulfuric acid have a definite volume and shape?
A solution of sulfuric acid will have the same properties as any other liquid. It will have a definite volume but its shape will be that of its container.
What would happen if you have 2 liquids with different densities in the same container?
the less dense liquid will float to the top and the more dense liquid will drift to the bottom
Explain why the particles of a liquid are able to pour into a container and then take on the shape of the container?
The particles of a liquid are not chemically bound to the other particles (the particles are generally molecules) around them. They do have some attraction for the other particles, which is why they are a liquid rather than a gas, however, the attraction applies equally to all the particles in the liquid, rather than being a specific attachment to neighboring particles. Consequently the particles move independently of each other, which makes liquids shapeless and able to be poured and to take the shape of a container.
The shape of a liquid depends upon its?
A liquid takes the shape of its container.
What has different shape But has the same volume in a container?
liquid
What has different shape but the same volume in any container?
liquid
A liquid take the shape of it container and keeps the same what?
volumen
Does the density of a liquid change with the shape of a container?
No. the density is a characteristic of the liquid itself and not dependant on the container holding the liquid. Think of it this way: would the boiling point of a liquid change with the shape of a container? Another thought: think of a very rich, dense chocolate cake, as opposed to a very light angel food cake. You can have a very thin slice of the chocolate cake, or a ridiculously decadent slab. both pieces have the same quality of denseness, even if one is much more fun to eat.
Why does a liquid have a definite volume but gas does not?
Gas will always keep expanding until it fills the entire shape and volume of whatever container you put it in. Liquid won't do that. It just lays there in the bottom. It takes the shape of the container, but keeps the same volume it had when you poured it in there.
Something that keeps the same volume but fills the shape of its container is called?
A liquid.
Can oil be compressed?
Oil is a liquid. It cannot be compressed, it can flow and it has a medium density. Oil stays the same volume but it alters its shape to fit the bottom of the container it is put in. - A
Does gas have volume and shape?
The volume of a sample of liquid is fixed, but may expand or contract with heat. The shape of a liquid is defined by its container. In the absence of gravity, liquids outside a container will assume a generally spherical shape.
A liquid takes the shape of its container and keeps the same volume?
Due to the constant motion of the particles in a liquid, the particles could theoretically keep moving so that the liquid never takes a form. But putting the liquid into a container effectively throws a huge wall in front of the moving particles that they cannot get past. the particles hit the sides of the container and change direction. The liquid then remains in that shape despite the fact that its particles are still moving (hitting the sides of the container). Because a liquid has stronger intermolecular forces than gases, the liquid stays in liquid form and does not just evaporate once it is put into a container and its particles hit an obstacle.
What form of matter has no definite shape but has a definite volume?
The state of matter that has definite volume, but indefinite shape is the liquid state. A solid constantly has the same shape and volume. A wooden block (solid) will not change its shape or volume unless it is melted, but that would involve changing it from solid to liquid. A liquid constantly has the same volume, but its shape changes. Find a cylindrical container that has the same volume as a rectangular container. Fill the cylindrical container with water. Then, pour the water to the rectangular container. The shape of the water changed from cylindrical to rectangular and the volume remained the same, unless some water was dropped in the process. A gas has changing shape and volume. Find a small container full of a colored gas. Open in it inside a room. The gas will spread all over the room. Its volume changed from the volume of the container to the size of the room. Its shape has changed from the shape of the container to the shape of the room.
Which state of the three states of matter is the volume most affect?
A solid will remain the same volume and shape A liquid will remain the same volume but change shape to its container A gas will expand its volume to fill its container entirely
