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Q: Why can you squash gases but not solids?
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Why can you squash gases?

In solids and liquids the molecules are already very close together so they can't be squeezed together much more than that. In a gas molecules are very spread out so they can be compressed .


Why can gases be squashed but solids cant?

because the bond of a solid are fit and tight together and the bond of the gas is far apart making the gas easily squash


Are gases easier to squash than the other 2 states of matter?

By "squash" it would seem you are thinking of compressing into a smaller volume. The simple answer to that is: YES. Because the molecules in gases are more widely spaced than solids or liquids, they have less resistance to being brought closer together, i.e. squashed.


If cooled does most solids change into gases?

When cooled gases change to liquids (usually) and then solids Solids don't change to gases upon cooling


All solids liquids and gases are?

some solids,liquids and gases are dangers some are not dangers


How can volume be use to separate solids and gases?

Solids have a definite volume and gases have a variable volume


Why can you squash a gas but not a solid?

cause you can feel it and touch it


Would it be easier to separate solutions of gases or solids?

i would say solids but it depends on how good youare with solids or gases. hope this helps :)


Dose conduction work in solids liquids or gases?

conduction take place in solids and gases


What are not like gases?

Solids and liquids are not like gases.


Gases can be squashed compressedbut solids cannot?

Flow. Gases and liquids can both modify their shapes.


How does the kinetic energy of solids liquids and gases compare?

Gases have the highest kinetic energy, followed by liquids, and then solids. -apex