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Solids have a set volume.
Liquids have a set volume.
Gases do not have a set volume.
Why?
Solids are solids. They don't move. They're in a 'frozen state' as is.
Liquids 'mold' to the shape of their container and they stay there.
Gases are free to go anywhere. Always moving and 'flying.'
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoLiquids have more space between molecules than solids and therefore are able to take the shape of the area surrounding them and do not have a shape of their own.
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∙ 9y agoNo, they change shape and volume
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∙ 14y agoYes it does
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What do solids liquids and gases have that are different?
Structure. Solids have definite shape and definite volume. Liquids have definite volume but indefinite shape. Gases have both indefinite shape and indefinite volume.
What has definite volume and shape?
Solids have definite shape and definite volume. Liquids have not definite shape but have definite volume. Gases have neither definite shape not definite volume.
Compare solids liquids and gases in terms of their shapes and volumes?
Solids have a definite shape and volume. Liquids have a definite volume, but no definite shape - they take the shape of their container. Gases have no definite volume and no definite shape - they expand to fill their entire container.
Compare solids liquids and gases in terms of their shapes and volumes.?
Solids have a definite shape and volume. Liquids have a definite volume, but no definite shape - they take the shape of their container. Gases have no definite volume and no definite shape - they expand to fill their entire container.
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 / . . .
Has no definite shape solid liquid or gas?
Only solids have a definite shape. Neither liquids nor gases have a definite shape.Only solids have a definite shape. Neither liquids nor gases have a definite shape.Only solids have a definite shape. Neither liquids nor gases have a definite shape.Only solids have a definite shape. Neither liquids nor gases have a definite shape.
What is the opposite of definite in volume?
The opposite of definite in volume (solids and liquids) would be indefinite in volume, as in gases, which can vary in volume for a given mass (pressure).
Two states of matter that occupy a definite volume?
Liquids and solids are the states of matter that occupy a definite volume. Gases have neither a definite volume nor shape.
Do not have a definite shape but they have a definite volume?
WATER has no definite shape but has definite volume.
Does a liquid have definite shape or no definite shape?
Yes; Solids have definite volume and shapes. Gases have indefinite volume and shapes. Liquids have definite volume, indefinite shape.
How can volume be use to separate solids and gases?
Solids have a definite volume and gases have a variable volume
What is the difference between solid liquid and gases in shape?
Solids are, well, solid, and have a definite shape. Liquids do not have a definite shape (but do have a definite volume), and neither do gasses (but they don't have a definite volume).
