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The particlesin a solid are packed closely together and they can only vibrate about their fixed positions because there are little space between them, but there is space, therefore, solids can be compressed, but it takes extreme pressure, and it can not be compressed much.

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How do you determine a substance which is a solid?

Solids have a strict shape and volume. Solids do not flow and they are usually cannot be easily compressed.


Why can you compress a gas but not liquid or a solid?

The question is based on the misconception that liquids and solids cannot be compressed: they can. The molecules of gas are further apart allowing them to be compressed more easily.


What phases are able to be compressed?

The phases that can be compressed are typically the gaseous and vaporous phases of matter. Liquids and solids generally cannot be compressed as easily due to their closely packed molecules.


Why unlike gases liquids and solids can not be compressed easily?

Liquids and solids have particles that are already in close proximity and held together by strong intermolecular forces, making compressing them difficult. In contrast, gases have particles that are far apart and move freely, allowing them to be compressed more easily.


Why Solids cannot be compressed easily whereas gases can easily compressed?

The molecules of a solid are as close together as they can get using electromagnetic force (that all you've got - including machines) ... whereas gas molecules are relatively far apart.


Gases can be squashed compressedbut solids cannot?

In gases, particles are widely spaced and have high kinetic energy, allowing them to be compressed easily. In solids, particles are closely packed and have strong intermolecular forces that prevent compression. This is why gases can be squashed or compressed, while solids maintain their rigid shape.


Can solid be compressed Give reason?

Solids cannot be compressed easily because their particles are arranged closely together in a fixed position. When external pressure is applied, the particles cannot move closer together, causing the solid to resist compression. However, under extreme pressure, solids can be compressed slightly due to the deformation of their atomic structure.


How will you show that gases can be compressed while liquids and solids cannot be compressed?

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What is the scientific reason for gases can be compressed very easily but solid and liquids are imcompressible?

Gases can be easily compressed because their particles are far apart and have more space to move closer together under pressure. In contrast, solids and liquids have particles that are already densely packed, so there is limited room for further compression. This is due to the difference in the arrangement and movement of particles in each state of matter.


Can a can be compressed?

No. Because the solids have no space to travel into.


What can liquid and gas do that solid cannot?

Liquid and gas can flow and change shape to fit their containers, while solids have a fixed shape and volume. Liquids and gases can also be easily compressed or expanded, which is difficult for solids to do.


Can solid easily be compressed?

No, solids are characterized by having tightly packed particles that do not easily compress under pressure. The strong intermolecular forces between particles make it difficult to change the volume of a solid by compression.