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Gases have volumes that are dependent on the container it's in; as well as pressure, temperature, and how much of it there is. If one or more of those variables change, then other variables are going to change too. For example, if you raise the temperature of a gas, then the pressure will also increase because temperature is directly proportional to pressure in a fixed amount of gas (see Gay-Lussac's law).
This also works for volume: for example, as the pressure goes up, the volume goes down (see Boyle's law). Any one of those factors has influence on a gas because of its unique structure. The particles of both solids and liquids are not free moving and exist within the mass. But particles of gas are free moving with much a lot more space between each particle than in a liquid or solid, making gases highly compressible when pressure and temperature assert themselves. So it is a gases "free moving" structure that enables the volume of a set amount to change.
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What are the characterictics of a gas?
Gases have low density, are highly compressible, and expand to fill the container they are in. They do not have a definite shape or volume, and their molecules move freely and quickly in random directions.
What state of matter has a definite shape but indefinite volume?
There is none a state of matter with such a property ;Solids have Definite Volumes and Definite Shapes ;Liquids have Definite Volumes but Indefinite Shapes ;Gases have Indefinite Volumes and Indefinite Shapes .
What matter state is definite volume and an indefinite shape?
The matter state with a definite volume but an indefinite shape is a liquid. Liquids take the shape of their container but maintain a constant volume.
Which state of matter has indefinite shape and is compressible?
Gas has an indefinite shape and is easily compressible. It assumes the shape and volume of whatever contains it, and particles can move past one another with lots of free space in between. It's in between the liquid and plasma matter states.
A substance that has a fixed volume but an indefinite shape is?
a liquid
Which is the stae of matter that has an indefinite shape and indefinite volume?
The state of matter with an indefinite shape and volume is gas. Gas particles move freely and fill the available space of their container.
Does a liquid have an indefinite volume?
The meaning of indefinite volume is that the sample would expand to fill the entire container. Gases are the only thing to do this.
What do solids liquids and gases have that are different?
Solids have a fixed shape and volume, with particles that are closely packed and vibrate in place. Liquids have a fixed volume but take the shape of their container, with particles that are close together but can move past each other. Gases have no fixed shape or volume, with particles that are far apart and move freely.
What is the opposite of definite in volume?
The opposite of definite in volume (solids and liquids) would be indefinite in volume, as in gases, which can vary in volume for a given mass (pressure).
Is it true liquids have an indefinite shape or volume?
Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container. They are not shapeless like gases, but they do not have a fixed shape like solids.
What properties do only gases have?
Gases have the property of indefinite shape and volume, as they expand to fill any container. They also have low density compared to liquids and solids. Gases can be compressed and expand easily when heated.
What are the characterictics of a gas?
Gases have low density, are highly compressible, and expand to fill the container they are in. They do not have a definite shape or volume, and their molecules move freely and quickly in random directions.
Is shaving foam a solid liquid gas or plasma?
Shaving foam is a Liquid, it has a definite volume, but no definite shape. Solids have definite shape and gases have indefinite volume
What state of matter has a low density and an indefinite volume?
The state of matter that has a low density and an indefinite volume is a gas. Gases are made up of widely spaced particles that move freely in all directions, filling the available space of their container.
What state of matter has a definite shape but indefinite volume?
There is none a state of matter with such a property ;Solids have Definite Volumes and Definite Shapes ;Liquids have Definite Volumes but Indefinite Shapes ;Gases have Indefinite Volumes and Indefinite Shapes .
What have indefinite shape and indefinite volume?
These are the gaseous substances.
State in which matter has definite shape volume?
Solids. Liquids and gases take the shape of the container they're in and the volume of gases changes with pressure and temperature.
