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Why do solids expand on heating?

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That's because the molecules or atoms move faster, and in general have more energy.

That's because the molecules or atoms move faster, and in general have more energy.

That's because the molecules or atoms move faster, and in general have more energy.

That's because the molecules or atoms move faster, and in general have more energy.

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Why do gases expand most on heating and solids least?

That's because of greater intermolecular spaces in gases than in solids


How do solids expand?

Solids expand when heated due to an increase in the kinetic energy of their particles, causing them to vibrate more vigorously and push against each other, leading to an overall increase in volume. This expansion occurs uniformly in all directions, resulting in an increase in the dimensions of the solid material.


If solids expand on heating then why we use a scale to measure length knowing that it will expand and contract?

The scale is assumed to expand and contract with the solid - you cannot measure a solid with a 30cm ruler from another continent.


Do all liquids expand when heated?

Liquids expand more than solids on heating


Do all objects expand when heated?

All objects do not expand on heating.....Only metals expand on heating.....non metals like wood,plastic,etc do not expand on heating.


Unlike solids and liquids a gas will?

take the shape and volume of its container, as the gas particles are free to move and spread out to fill the available space. This is due to the lower intermolecular forces between gas particles compared to solids and liquids.


Do solids expand to a much greater extent than gases when heated?

No, gases expand more than solids when heated.


Why do liquids expand on heating more than solids?

The answer is a lot more simple than you may imagine, it is simply because the atoms and molecules in liquids havd more freedom to move about than in solids


Do solids expand when hot?

yes


Do solids contract when frozen?

No. They expand.


Which liquid expand on heating?

All liquids expand on heating (apart from water between 0oC to 4oC)


Why solids expand on heating?

That's because the molecules or atoms move faster, and in general have more energy.That's because the molecules or atoms move faster, and in general have more energy.That's because the molecules or atoms move faster, and in general have more energy.That's because the molecules or atoms move faster, and in general have more energy.