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Solids are a state of matter. They are different from liquids and gases in that they hold their shape. They define a fixed volume, and resist something that would change that. Many things can be solid, but they will hold their shapes. The shape-holding characteristic is what distinguishes a solid from a liquid, whose fixed volume takes the shape of its container and a gas, which is finely divided and freely moving atoms or molecules that will hold no specific shape or volume.
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∙ 12y agoSolids have a definite shape, do not flow and are very difficult (virtually impossible) to compress. Solids do, however, have the potential to expand if heated, but usally less then liquids and gases.
In a solid the particles:
.are strongly bonded to each other
.vibrate a little, but not much compared to liquid and gases
.vibrate faster when heated
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∙ 14y agoSome physical properties: rigidity, elasticity, low deformation under stress, high values for Young modulus and other mechanical properities, high shear modulus, thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, density, etc.
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∙ 13y agoThe particles are tightly linked together.
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∙ 11y agosolids can not be squashed as they are hard and durable the will never change shape other than whe you may cut or decrease their volume.
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∙ 6y agoA solid has generally a crystalline structure.
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What are things that are true about particles in a solid?
Atoms are in a solid but as in particles it depends on the object.
Are solid particles packed close toghether?
I think that what you mean to ask is, are the particles in a solid packed close together, which they are, particularly in comparison to a gas, in which the particles are rather distant from each other. However, you can pack solid particles in various ways, closely or distantly. The solidity of the particle does not dictate the type of packing.
What is it called when the particles are tightly packed together?
its not a substance its a state of matter which is the solid the solid's particles are packed tightly together glad 2 help !! :)
How does heat conduction work?
When energy is transfered to something which conducts heat, the particles in the solid object start to vibrate. As more energy is transfered to the particles, it spreads across the solid objects particles. The hotter the solid, the more it's particles vibrate.
Which state has state particles that are the closest together?
This is the solid state of matter.
How do particles behave in solid?
how do particles behave in a solid state
How do the particles of solid behave?
They are still be cause there isn't any activity going on inside the solid
How do particles of solid behave?
They are still be cause there isn't any activity going on inside the solid
How do particles behave in a solid?
the atoms move much slower than in liquids, gases, and plasmas.
Why does water behave unusually in terms of expansion?
the water particles or molecules line up to become a solid which causes it to expand
Is jam a liquid or a solid?
no jam is a solid because it is a solid Jam is often considered to be a 'suspension' - a state in which particles of a substance and mixed with a fluid but undissolved. Also, the word 'gel' applies in which particles of fruit are dispersed in a liquid medium which has become viscous enough to behave more or less like a solid
How do melting particles behave?
The particles are moving rapidly
How do air particles behave when under pressure?
The air particles are behave like collidel particles because they collide with each other and form a high weight of air.
How do particles behave when freezing?
when freezing, particles moves slow with out stopping.
Are particles far apart in a solid?
no but the particles in a solid vibrate
Why liquid particles did not join to the solid particle?
liquid particles do not join the solid particles because the particles of solid are very tightly packed but this is not in the case of liquid
Can solid particles move?
solid particles cannot move.
