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While solids and gases are very different - one can be physically grasped and the other cannot - they also share similarities. For examples, solids and gases are alike because they both have matter, mass and weight.

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What can gases do that solids cant?

Gases can expand to fill any container they are placed in because their particles are not confined to a fixed position like in solids. Gases can also easily be compressed to decrease their volume, which is not possible for solids due to their fixed arrangement of particles. Additionally, gases have higher kinetic energy and move more freely than solids.


Do solids liquids and gases have different masses?

Yes, solids, liquids, and gases have different masses because their particles are packed differently. In general, solids have the most mass because their particles are closely packed, while gases have the least mass because their particles are spread out. Liquids have a mass between that of solids and gases.


How does the kinetic energy of solids liquids and gases compare?

Gases have the highest kinetic energy, followed by liquids, and then solids. -apex


What is the rank of solids liquids and gases in order of particle speed from the highest speed to the lowest speed?

Gases have the highest particle speed, followed by liquids, and then solids. Gases have particles that are widely spaced and move quickly, while liquids have particles that move more slowly due to stronger intermolecular forces, and solids have the slowest particles due to their fixed positions.


How does solids liquids and gases benefit us?

Solids provide structure and support for objects, liquids enable transportation of substances in organisms and machinery, and gases are essential for respiration and provide buoyancy for objects like hot air balloons. Together, they enable diverse functions in industries and daily life, supporting health and sustaining ecosystems.