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A sponge is a flexible solid with many air holes. because it is flexible the sponge can be pressed into the air holes when the pressure is released shape memory returns it to its former shape.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoA sponge can be compressed easily but still we count them in solids because they haveminute pores in it which are filled with air. When we press the sponge air is expelledfrom its holes making it highly compressible.
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∙ 11y agoif it is pressed , it will go back to the original shape after released and it has all the properties of a solid
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∙ 11y agoIt's a solid. While its shape can be manipulated it does not flow. The shape is also often elastic and attempts to return to its unstressed form.
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∙ 11y agoSince sponge has air inside and is soft, the shape of it could be changed but the mass of it would still be the same.
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∙ 15y agoYes, it's a solid.
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∙ 10y agoBecause a great part of a sponge is air.
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Why sponge is solid but still compressible?
Because a great part of a sponge is air.
Why a sponge a solid though compressible?
as t does not expand or take the shape of container it has its fixed shape
Which state of matter is a sponge in?
solid state
Can the shape of metals be easily changed?
The shape of all metals (when in solid state) can be easily changed.
Does solids have volumes that change easily?
no because a solid has particles tightly packed it is hard to change a solid
Sponge is compressible still its solidwhy?
Sponge is solid yet it is compressible the presence of the inter particle spaces or voids which are filled with air and make it compressible.
Why sponge is solid but still compressible?
Because a great part of a sponge is air.
Is a solid compressible?
No. Imagine a sponge. A sponge is a solid, but since the atoms aren't that close together, they sponge is still malleable. Another example would be when you put a nail into a piece of wood, the nail remains there because you just compressed the wood inside around the nail which keeps a firm grip on the nail.
Why a sponge a solid though compressible?
as t does not expand or take the shape of container it has its fixed shape
Soil is an example of what matter?
Solid is an example of SOLID matter. Since it can easily compressible but if we take the molecules of soil, then we can conclude that soil is type of SOLID matter.
In order for a material to be compressible there must be space between the particles which states of matter will be in compressible?
Solid and liquid states are not compressible.Solids.Solids
Why are gases so easily compressible where as it is a almost impossible to compress a solid or liquid?
There is plenty of space between the molecules of a gas but relatively little between those of a solid or liquid.
Why is the sponge a solid?
Sponge is a solid as it has a fixed shape
Why are gases so easily compressible whereas it is almost impossible to compress a solid or a liquid?
Because molecules of a gas are very remote from each other.
Why a sponge is called a solid?
Sponge is called a solid because it is a porus solid
Which of the following best explains why CO2 gas is easily compressible but solid CO2 (dry ice) is incompressible?
The intermolecular forces are stronger in solids.
Is sponge a solid?
Yes it is, it is a solid with many air holes so you can compress it, but then it goes back into it original shape. Unlike Liquids and Gases, which cant.
