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Why gases are easily compressible where as liquids and solids are not?
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∙ 13y ago
Because the particles in a gas are free-moving, and spread widely apart. When they are compressed, there is extravspace that they can fit into. Liquids+solids have particles that are clos together :)
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agogas molecules are naturally more spaced out in an environment, thus they have extremely low densities... liquids and solid on the other hand, their molecules are closely packed, and are not easy to compress.
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∙ 13y agoIn a gas the molecules of, lets say hydrogen, are very spread out, so there is a lot of empty space to be filled. This means that the molecules can easily be forced together with little resistance. Whereas in liquids and solids the molecule are in contact, so it is difficult to compress them. Solids are very difficult to compress because the molecules are usually in such a structure that they take up the least space possible.
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∙ 12y agoIt's because the molecules of gases are more evenly apart and hence when compressed its only bring the molecules together but that of liquids and solids are more closely packed..
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∙ 8y agoThe particles in a gas are far apart and those of a liquid are close together. This means that you can force a gas's particles closer together, but you can't do that with those of a liquid.
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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.
Which of the following substances is most compressible?
Gas is the most compressible because the atoms have the most space in between. Solids are the least compressible because their atoms are tightly packed. Degree of compressibility will depend entirely on the substance in question.
Why do liquids and solids expand with temperature and not compressible like a gas?
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.
Gases can be squashed compressedbut solids cannot?
Flow. Gases and liquids can both modify their shapes.
Name of gases that are compressible?
All gases are compressible (even all fluids and solids are, though much lesser), so there is no special name needed for this group because it is not special.
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.
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 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
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.
Why unlike gases liquids and solids can not be compressed easily?
Intermolecular forces in gases are lower.
What properties is shared by solids liquids and gases?
Common properties of liquids and gases: (i) Both do not have a specific shape. (ii) Both are compressible. (iii) In both the states ,substances can flow. That is why they are called fluids.
Which of the following substances is most compressible?
Gas is the most compressible because the atoms have the most space in between. Solids are the least compressible because their atoms are tightly packed. Degree of compressibility will depend entirely on the substance in question.
Can you compression a liquid why or why not?
Yes, you can compress gases, liquids, and solids. However, liquids and solids are MUCH less compressible than gases, and for many practical purposes you can consider them "incompressible". This means that a high pressure will only cause a very small change in volume.
Why convection currents can be set up in liquids and gases but not in solids?
Matter doesn't move easily in solids.
Do gases are more easily squashed than solids and liquids?
how am i suposed to know
Why do liquids and solids expand with temperature and not compressible like a gas?
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.
Are gases less rigid then liquids and solids?
Yes.
