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Why do liquids and gases take the shape of their containers while solids do not?
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∙ 11y ago
The molecules of liquids and gasses are not tightly arranged or packed. It is due to this arrangement they can move freely. Thus, take the shape of the container. Whereas in solids the molecules are tightly arranged they don't have place to move. Thus ,they don't take the shape of the container.
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∙ 12y ago
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Has no definite shape solid liquid or gas?
Only solids have a definite shape. Neither liquids nor gases have a definite shape.Only solids have a definite shape. Neither liquids nor gases have a definite shape.Only solids have a definite shape. Neither liquids nor gases have a definite shape.Only solids have a definite shape. Neither liquids nor gases have a definite shape.
What do solids liquids and gases have that are different?
Structure. Solids have definite shape and definite volume. Liquids have definite volume but indefinite shape. Gases have both indefinite shape and indefinite volume.
What properties of solids distinguish them from liquids and gases?
Solids don't change their size or shape.
What are the properties all solids have in common?
The common properties of solids is that they have definite shape and a definite volume. They do not take the shape of the containers like the liquids.
What do you solids liquids and gases have in common?
They are both made of matter, their particles both vibrate, they flow easily, and can both assume the shape of their containers.
Why can liquids and gases take the shape of their containers but solids cant?
Because a solid is.. well, solid. Liquids morph, because they aren't "hard"
Has no definite shape solid liquid or gas?
Only solids have a definite shape. Neither liquids nor gases have a definite shape.Only solids have a definite shape. Neither liquids nor gases have a definite shape.Only solids have a definite shape. Neither liquids nor gases have a definite shape.Only solids have a definite shape. Neither liquids nor gases have a definite shape.
Why do solids hold their shape but liquids of and gases of the same element do not?
the particles in solids are closer together than in liquids and gases allowing it to keep its shape
In what way are liquids and gases alike?
Liquids and Gases are both matter, and are not solids.
What do solids liquids and gases have that are different?
Structure. Solids have definite shape and definite volume. Liquids have definite volume but indefinite shape. Gases have both indefinite shape and indefinite volume.
Can solids liquds and gases change there shape?
Liquids yes, gasses yes, solids no
What properties of solids distinguish them from liquids and gases?
Solids don't change their size or shape.
What are some examples of how gases are different from liquids and solids?
I can only tell you that gases are does not have a difinite shape and volume . E.g air / nitrogen / carbon dioxide / water vapour / . . .
Which of the following adopts the shape of a container solids liquids or gases?
Liquids adopt the shape of the part of the container that they occupy. Gases adopt the entire shape and volume of their container.
What are the properties all solids have in common?
The common properties of solids is that they have definite shape and a definite volume. They do not take the shape of the containers like the liquids.
Do solids liquids and gases have a definite volume?
Solids have a set volume. Liquids have a set volume. Gases do not have a set volume. Why? Solids are solids. They don't move. They're in a 'frozen state' as is. Liquids 'mold' to the shape of their container and they stay there. Gases are free to go anywhere. Always moving and 'flying.'
Has a definite size and shape?
Solids have a definite shape and size. This is where solids differ from liquids and gases, for which the same cannot be said.
