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Yes in two ways - 1) heat causes atoms and molecules to vibrate, 2) atoms can slowly diffuse through solids and the rate of diffusion increases with temperature.

Also, over geologic time, tectonic forces move the continents and deform the rocks comprising them. Obviously the atoms making the rocks will move with the rocks as this happens.

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Why do 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.


Why is gas denser than liquids and solids?

Gas isn't denser than liquids and solids. It's the other way around. And THIS is because the atoms in liquids and solids are closer together and there is less space to move around. In solid objects, the atoms are so close and compacted they don't move. in liquids, the atoms are a little bit farther apart. in gases, they are very spread out, making the amount of atoms LESS dense than the solids.


What are the differences between solids and liquids and gases?

the differences in these three items is that solid atoms are tightly compacted together liquid atoms are freely put move at a slow rate, then the gases atoms a freely just like the liquid atoms but the gases atoms move at a faster rate


What are the building blocks of solids liquids and gases?

Solids are made up of closely packed particles in a fixed arrangement. Liquids have particles that are close together, but they can move around and slide past each other. Gases have particles that are far apart and move freely.


What are Solid in which atoms are arranged in a definite and repeating pattern?

Solids in which atoms are arranged in a definite and repeating pattern are called crystalline solids. In these solids, the atoms are arranged in a highly ordered structure, forming a crystal lattice. This arrangement gives crystalline solids their unique properties, such as cleavage and anisotropy.

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Do atoms that make up solids move?

Yes, they do. Atoms cease to vibrate at Absolute Zero


Expansion of solids as they become warmer?

Solids comprise of atoms. As temperature increases, the atoms vibrate and move further from each other. The effect makes solids to expand in all directions.


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.


Compare and contrast the properties of liquids and solids?

Solids are hard but liquids have no feeling. Solids have a shape but liquids do not.


How do particles move in solids?

They don't move around per se, but the stay in one place and vibrate


Do the atoms of gasses move faster than the atoms of solids?

In a solid the atoms are tightly packed together and vibrate in place, in a liquid the atoms are loosely packed together and can move past each other, and in a gas the atoms are far apart and move freely and collide frequently.


Why do solids have fixed shaped and volume?

Because their atoms do not have enough energy to move.


Why do solids not mix well but gases and liquids mix well easily in most cases?

Solids have tightly packed atoms so there is no space for the atoms to mingle. But in liquids/ gases, the atoms are more spread out and more free to move hence allowing the atoms to mingle.


Why do 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.


What do solids have to do with atoms?

Solids are made of atoms. In fact, so are most things.


Why is gas denser than liquids and solids?

Gas isn't denser than liquids and solids. It's the other way around. And THIS is because the atoms in liquids and solids are closer together and there is less space to move around. In solid objects, the atoms are so close and compacted they don't move. in liquids, the atoms are a little bit farther apart. in gases, they are very spread out, making the amount of atoms LESS dense than the solids.


Is it True or false that atoms can move freely?

False. Atoms do not move freely in all states of matter. In solids, atoms are closely packed and vibrate in place, while in liquids, they can move past one another but are still somewhat restricted. In gases, atoms move more freely and independently, occupying the available space.