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The process by which gases take the shape of their container is diffusion, in which the gas particles move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration, until a dynamic equilibrium is reached.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoBasically, gases quickly take the shape of a container into which they are released because of a physical phenomenon called diffiusion. Diffusion is the tendency of a substance (gas or liquid) to move from a space where it is more concentrated into a space where it is less concentrated. Gas molecules are in a constant state of motion and when confined to a tighter space, have a higher energy level. But nature tends to want to be at a lower energy level, or at a state of rest. So given the opportunity, a gas will expand to reduce its potential energy, which results in diffusion.
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∙ 7y agoThe intermolecular forces in gases are extremely weak.
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∙ 12y agoI believe it is diffusion.
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Do solids take the shape of it container?
No they don't because they have tightly packed particles. But liquids can take the shape of their container.
Have a definite shape and do not easily take the shape of there container?
gases
In which states does matter take the shape of a container?
Liquids and gases
What is the shape of gasses?
gases takes the shape and volume of the container
Takes the shape of the container but not the size?
Gases do not have a definite volume, which means that they can be expanded and compressed, depending on the pressure the gas is under. Gases also do not have a definite shape, so they take the shape of whatever container they are in. Unlike gases, liquids do have a definite volume because they are not easily compressed. However, like gases, liquids take the shape of their container, too. Solids have definite volume and definite shape.
What Takes shape of its container?
Liquids and gases will "take the shape" of their container.
What takes the shape of container?
Liquids and gases will "take the shape" of their container.
Why do gases take shape of their container?
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Why gases take the shape of their container?
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Do solids take the shape of it container?
No they don't because they have tightly packed particles. But liquids can take the shape of their container.
Liquids are like gases in that they?
take the shape of their container.
Have a definite shape and do not easily take the shape of there container?
gases
In which states does matter take the shape of a container?
Liquids and gases
Can gases shapeshift?
Gases will take on the shape of the container it is in. Carbon dioxide, for example, will take on the shape of the container, but if emptied from the container, the carbon dioxide, being heavier than air, will sink to the floor and then spread out across the floor.
Does a solid substance has both a shape and volume of its own?
Yes. Liquids take the shape of a container but not the volume, and gases take the shape and volume of a container.
Do gases have a difinite shape and volume?
No. They take the shape of the container they are in and their volume can be changed if they are compressed
Do gases keep their shape?
Gases can NOT change shape because gases don't have a 'shape', it's the container in which they are held that has a shape)
