Why can't solids change shape?

Answer 1

Solids cannot change shape due to their atom structure. Unlike in a gas or a liquid, a solids atoms are closely packed together. Therefore, it is difficult for a solid to change shape. BUT I do have an experiment so that you can test out what it's like when a solid can change shape. Mix 1 cup of cornstarch with 2/3 of a cup of water. Mix this solution thoroughly. Now, this solution is multi-phasic. Pick up the liquid in your hands and roll it as if it were a ball... and then you'll realize that it CAN be formed into a ball and changed around. But then, when you stop moving your hands, it'll turn back into a liquid! It's a really significant experiment that demonstrates the concept you were thinking of.

Answer 2

There are intermolecular forces between all molecules in all substances, whether solid, liquid, or gas. The difference between the three is that in solids the molecules do not possess enough energy to overcome these bonds and thus cannot move. In liquids the molecules possess enough energy to move around, but not enough to completely escape, explaining why liquids like water pool when poured out. Gas molecules posses more than enough energy to overcome the intermolecular bonds and thus are free to move and expand wherever they want to.

Answer 3

All of these types of substances, solid liquid and gas, are composed of atoms and molecules. If these atoms or molecules are chemically bound to the other atoms and molecules around them, then together they will form a solid material. If they are free to move independently of each other, then they will have no fixed shape.

Answer 4

Solids, liquids, and gases have their properties of "liquidity", or movement, due to the types of bonds atoms share. Bonds between atoms in gases are much more loose, allowing the gas to flow freely. Bonds between atoms in solids on the other hand, are rigid, and only marginally flexible. This allows the solid to hold its shape. These bonds require a tremendous force in order to be broken or changed.

Answer 5

The forces in the solid hold the atoms tightly in place

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Answer 6

because a solids density is more then a liquids

Answer 7

Because the molecules of liquid are loose so the it can take any shape liquid can change shape cause the particles of liquid can change position

Answer 8

Solids are compounds whose atomic bonds are rigid, which doesn't let the atoms move around freely. However their are some solids whose bonds are a little less rigid e.g. plastic bags

Answer 9

solids can't change their shape because of the behavior of the particles in the solid. and most likely the solid is very dense.