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Are molecules close together in a liquid?
molecules are closer together in a liquid than a gas but further apart than in a solid
What is the hypothesis describing the behavior of molecules when a substance changes from a gas to a liquid?
The molecules will become closer together when becoming a liquid.
An ionic bond is the force holding molecules together?
Ionic bonds do not hold molecules together all the time. Covalent bonds can also hold molecules together, so it isn't just ionic bonds that do that.
Which phase of water allows individual water molecules to get closest together?
Water molecules are closest together in the liquid phase.
What hold combinations of atoms together in molecules?
chemical bonds
What do dipole dipole forces do?
Hold polar molecules together
Are molecules close together in a liquid?
molecules are closer together in a liquid than a gas but further apart than in a solid
How do intermolecular forces determine a substance's state?
If the intermolecular forces are great enough they can hold the molecules together as a liquid. If they are even stronger they will hold the molecules together as a solid. Water has nearly the same mass as methane and ammonia molecules, but the greater molecular forces between water molecules causes the water to be liquid at room temperature, while ammonia and methane, with weaker intermolecular forces, are gases at room temperature.
Do liquid particles have bonds?
The liquid particles, if molecules, have bonds which hold the ATOMS together in the molecule. There are also intermolecular forces of attraction BETWEEN the molecules.
What happens to molecules in the outermost layer of ice when you hold it in your hand?
These molecules are transformed in a liquid.
What is the relationship of molecules in a solid liquid and a gas?
gas- the molecules are farther apart since there is more space in the air solid- the molecules are closer together since it is in one specific area Liquid- the molecules can be farther or closer together depending on the volume of the liquid
What does the temp have to do with boiling points?
Water boils at 100 degrees centigrade. Water molecules in a liquid are always bumping against each other, but the attraction between them is strong enough to keep them held to each other. It is not strong enough to hold them tight like in a solid, but it does keep them together in a liquid. As the temperature rises, the molecules move faster and faster. When the liquid reaches the boiling point, the attraction between the molecules is no longer strong enough to hold them together. A number of them move so fast, they leave the liquid. That is called boiling.
What is the hypothesis describing the behavior of molecules when a substance changes from a gas to a liquid?
The molecules will become closer together when becoming a liquid.
An ionic bond is the force holding molecules together?
Ionic bonds do not hold molecules together all the time. Covalent bonds can also hold molecules together, so it isn't just ionic bonds that do that.
How does the attraction between molecules affect the ability of a liquid to flow?
Attractions between molecules may affect the viscosity of a liquid because if the molecules aren't attracted close enough together, the viscosity will be much lower (the liquid will have a watery appearance). If the molecules are closer together, the liquid will have a higher viscosity
Why does liquid turn into a solid when it's cooled?
The cause of a liquid turning into a solid is that the molecules from a liquid start to decrease because of the temperature dropping lower until the molecules are squeezed together and hold a shape.
Why are some atoms or molecules in liquid form and not a solid?
The atoms and molecules in liquids move in a random pattern relative to one another instead of being in a solid form due to the intermolecular forces of attraction. The intermolecular forces are too weak to hold onto the molecules in a solid form.
