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The atoms in a solid are arranged in closely packed. Lot of energy is required to break the bond between atoms or molecules. Supplied energy to the solid is loose in the form of vibrations. They vibrate back and forth, but do not (inter)change place, so there is no molecular 'velocity'. Liquids and gases even more have 'speady' molecules (that's why those material states don't have a certain 'shape').
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoIts easy,,, because the molecules of the solid is close together, while the molecules of the gas are separated from each other.....
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Do molicules move faster in a solid or in a liquid?
In liquid molecules move faster but in solid the molecules would vibrate about its mean position
Which state of matter do the molecules move the slowest?
solid state
Is pressure higher or slower when molecules move faster or slower?
Molecules move more rapidly when heated as their kinetic energy is increased so their speed increases.
In which material do molecules have a greater attractions for each other solid butter or liquid butter?
In solids, molecules have the greatest attractions for one another. That is why molecules in a solid barely move around or switch positions. In gases, the molecules move around quickly and freely, so their attractions are weak. Liquids are in between. So, to answer: solid.
Do molecules move faster in a gas or a solid?
Basically, a solid is quite stationary. It doesn't move very much. Liquids have more energy, meaning that the particles move a lot freer. In a gas the particles are a lot further apart, meaning that they have a LOT more space to move. Solids can be made to move faster if you give it enough energy (ie, heat). The atoms then start vibrating faster, making spaces between the atoms. This is what happens (basically) when you melt something.
What is the difference between the molecular motion of a solid at a high temperature and the same solid at a lower temperature?
In a solid at a high temperature, the molecules tend to move rapidly, and vice versa when cooled.
What state of matter has molecules that are vibrating?
It is the solid. The molecules in solid dont move much but they do move, just a bit.
What happens to molecules in a solid when heat is applied?
the molecules vibrate more rapidly and the solid expands a little the temperatuer also transfers faster through the solid
Do molicules move faster in a solid or in a liquid?
In liquid molecules move faster but in solid the molecules would vibrate about its mean position
What measurement can move rapidly or slowly molecules around?
Temperature
The properties of solid liquid and gases?
Solid molecules are rigid and has a shape. Liquid molecules are less rigid than solid and the molecules move. Gases have no shape and its molecules are free floating and move at rapid speeds against each other.
Do molecules of solid lump of sugar move?
no
How does arrangement of atoms in most solids differ from the arrangement of atoms in a liquid?
The arrangement of atoms in solids are different from those in liquids in that they are unable to move from their location in the solid, where they can move in the liquid. A solid's atoms are vibrating very rapidly, but the molecules are all locked into place, whereas in a liquid the molecules are free to move around. Also in general the atoms of a solid are closer together than those of a liquid with the exception of water, whose solid form is less dense.
What happens to water molecules as ice melts?
the molecules absorb heat and start moving rapidly changing from solid to liquid
Do molecules move faster when a solid is heated?
yes
When water is heated the water molecules gain and move more rapidly?
yes they do
What molecules are spread far apart and move very rapidly?
gas
