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Why do solids have the highest density and gases have a lower density?
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∙ 12y ago
Solids tend to have a higher density because the molecules are arranged closer together where as in gases the molecules are further apart. Since density is Mass/Volume, and solids have more mass per volume than gases it is more dense
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Will the liquid on the top have the highest or the lowest density?
The floating liquid will have a lower density than the liquid it is floating on.
An increase in density can result from?
Density (notably for gases) is increased by adding matter to a fixed volume (gases) or by reducing the volume in which it is contained (increases pressure). Solids and liquids are not actually compressible, but vary in density according to the molecular arrangement. Generally, the lower the temperature is, the lower the volume would be (volume is the amount of space an object takes up) because the atoms in an object will compact together when they have less energy. If the temperature is low, the volume will be low, and DENSITY INCREASES. If a substance has weak bonds that connect its atoms together, the volume will be higher because atoms are more spread out when it is a weak bond.
What is the movement of particles from regions of lower density to regions of higher density?
The movement so described is called diffusion. When particles of regions of higher density move to regions of lower density, they are said to diffuse.
Does high density boil before low density?
No. A liquid with a lower density will boil before one with a higher density (assuming identical heat sources). Fresh water will boil at a lower temperature than salt water.
Will an object with higher density displace more water than an object with lower density?
no
Why do liquids have lower density than solid?
Not all liquids have lower densities than all solids. Low density solids frequently contain air or other gasses as part of their makeup (cok, Styrofoam, etc)
Why gases are easier to compress than solids or liquids are?
Because they won't resist as much because in one volume of,gas there are less molecules per unit volume than in the same volume of a liquid or solid. There are less molecules in a gas to push back.
Why unlike gases liquids and solids can not be compressed easily?
Intermolecular forces in gases are lower.
Is temperature a factor in determining density?
In the case of gases yes. For a gas, the density is directly proportional to the pressure and inversely proportional to the temperature (absolute ie Kelvin). In other words the higher the temperature the lower the density. This is because gases expand with temperature. Liquids and solids do expand but only slightly so there is not much change in density for these.
Why liquids have lower density than solids?
Not all liquids have lower densities than all solids. Low density solids frequently contain air or other gasses as part of their makeup (cok, Styrofoam, etc)
What is the definition of lower density when solid?
A definition of lower density doesn't exist. Solids with densities under 1,00 g/cm3have a very low density.
Is the density of gas lower or higher than solids and liquids?
No, the density of gas is lower because the the force of attraction is minimum at gaseous state.
What are some characteristics of liqiuds?
Liquids have definite volume but no definite shape, allowing them to flow and take the shape of their container. They have higher density compared to gases but lower density than solids. Liquids are not easily compressed and exhibit surface tension.
Do gas have higher or lower densitie than a solid or a liquid?
Gases have lower densties than liquids or solids.
What alkanes are gases at room temperature?
Lower alkanes are gases. As the number of carbon increases they are liquids and even solids.
What are some examples of how gases are different from liquids and solids?
I can only tell you that gases are does not have a difinite shape and volume . E.g air / nitrogen / carbon dioxide / water vapour / . . .
Will the liquid on the top have the highest or lowest density?
The floating liquid will have a lower density than the liquid it is floating on.
