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Why do liquids and solids expand with temperature and not compressible like a gas?
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Most solids and liquids expand with temperature (ice is an exception - it contracts with increased temperature) because there is more energy in the particles, and therefore they move faster and take up more space. They are not compressible, however, because the particles in solids and liquids are touching each other, and so have a specific volume, unlike gases.
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Are gases the only form of matter that is compressible?
No. All forms of matter are compressible if you use sufficient pressure. Gases are the most easily compressible, but liquids are also compressible if you use high enough pressures. So are solids, believe it or not.
Why do you use liquids not solids or gases in thermometers?
because liquids can give us the right temperature but solids and gases
Why does a liquid expand to fill the container completely?
Liquids expand because their molecular structure allows them to move. Unlike solids, liquids are not constrained to one shape. That is why they can expand.
What is the temperature for solids?
There is no set temperature for solids. Each element is different. At room temperature we have solids, liquids and gases. Therefore the temperature for a solid is different for each element.
What is the difference between Co2 compressible and Co2 incompressible?
Gasses are compressible and liquids and solids are incompressible. Using this information one can surmise that CO2 compressible would be the gas phase of CO2 and CO2 incompressible would be the solid (dry ice) phase of CO2.
What is the similarity between the particles of liquids and solids?
not easily compressible
Why solids is not compressible why?
solid is a state in which molecules are closely packed than liquids and gases. the inter molecular distance between the molecules of solids are less or negligible.thats why the solids are not compressible
Are Solids are easily compressible?
Solids are not easily compressible because there is little free space between particles. Source: http://www.chem.purdue.edu/gchelp/liquids/character.html
Unlike solids and liquids a gas will?
Unlike solids and liquids, a gas will expand to fill the space available to it.
Do most liquids expand as they get hotter?
Not only liquids but also solids expand as they get hotter, with few exceptions.
Does change in pressure affect the solubility of solids?
The solubility of solids and liquids show virtually no changes with pressure. However, solubility increases with pressure in the solubility of gases in liquids.
Are solids not appreciably compressible?
Solids are not easily compressible because there is little free space between particles. Source: http://www.chem.purdue.edu/gchelp/liquids/character.html
Why gases are compressible?
Gases are compressible because their molecules bounce off of each other instead of sticking together. The molecules of solids and liquids stick together instead of moving freely.
When most solids liquids and gases are heated they?
expand
Why are liquids more compressible than solids?
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Why will all solids liquids and gases all expand and contract?
They are all subordinated to temperature variations, which make them contract or expand. This is a physical characteristic for almost all elements.
Are gases the only form of matter that is compressible?
No. All forms of matter are compressible if you use sufficient pressure. Gases are the most easily compressible, but liquids are also compressible if you use high enough pressures. So are solids, believe it or not.
