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Particles in a solid are always moving . They vibrate rapidly about their fixed positions . Their vibration speed depends on the temperature of the solid . The higher the temperature , the faster is the vibration ( movement ) .

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How does the spacing and speed of atoms determine a sibstance's state of matter?

In a solid, the spacing of the atoms is the closest, and the speed of the atoms is the slowest. In a liquid, the atoms are farther apart, but still slide past one another, and the speed of the atoms is greater than in the solid, but not fast enough to escape. In a gas, the atoms are far apart and do not affect one another very much, the speed of the atoms is the greatest and the atoms are able to escape the liquid state.


If a reaction starts with 6 atoms of a solid and 12 atoms of gas what is known about the products?

If the reaction starts with 6 atoms of solid and 12 atoms of gas, the total number of atoms should remain the same in the products. This means there should be 6 atoms of solid and 12 atoms of gas in the products as well.


What happens when atoms vibrate extremely slow?

When atoms vibrate extremely slowly, it indicates that the temperature is very low. At absolute zero (-273.15°C), atoms stop vibrating completely. This is because temperature is directly related to the speed of atomic vibrations.


How does a stationary brick resemble the atoms in a solid?

A stationary brick and the atoms in a solid are both fixed in position relative to each other. The brick's molecules are tightly packed, like atoms in a solid, creating a rigid structure. Additionally, both the brick and the solid atoms resist deformation when external forces are applied.


Which state of matter are atoms most tightly packed?

Solid !

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How does the spacing and speed of atoms determine a sibstance's state of matter?

In a solid, the spacing of the atoms is the closest, and the speed of the atoms is the slowest. In a liquid, the atoms are farther apart, but still slide past one another, and the speed of the atoms is greater than in the solid, but not fast enough to escape. In a gas, the atoms are far apart and do not affect one another very much, the speed of the atoms is the greatest and the atoms are able to escape the liquid state.


What is the average speed of atoms?

The average speed of atoms varies depending on their temperature and mass. At room temperature (around 20°C or 68°F), the average speed of atoms in a gas can be around 500 m/s. In contrast, atoms in a solid will have much lower average speeds due to their more fixed positions.


Are carbon atoms solid?

Yes, Carbon atoms are solid :)


What are Solid that have repeating patterns of atoms?

The type of solid that has repeating patterns of atoms are crystals.


Why does light travel slow through a solid?

Light travels slower through a solid because it interacts with the atoms and molecules within the solid, causing it to be absorbed and re-emitted multiple times as it moves through the material. This interaction leads to a decrease in the speed of light compared to its speed in a vacuum.


Does a dissolving proses speed up with a warmer solvent?

yes it does because when you dissolve with a warmer solvent (liquid) the atoms are more spread out because it is closer to be gas and the solute (solid) atoms can go into the gaps of the atoms and then it dissolves easier


What is the force between atoms to solid?

The force between atoms of a solid is inter-particle force.


What will most likely happen if a light wave moves through a solid?

The light wave will interact with the atoms and molecules in the solid, causing them to vibrate and re-emit the light wave in different directions. The speed of light in a solid is slower than in a vacuum due to these interactions.


If a reaction starts with 6 atoms of a solid and 12 atoms of gas what is known about the products?

If the reaction starts with 6 atoms of solid and 12 atoms of gas, the total number of atoms should remain the same in the products. This means there should be 6 atoms of solid and 12 atoms of gas in the products as well.


What is solid state?

A solid matteral with little movement of atoms.


Are the atoms of sulphur in the liquid the same as the atoms in solid sulphur?

The atoms in a liquid are the same as the atoms in a solid. They are simply arranged in a different way, and have different energy and different intermolecular forces.


What happens when atoms vibrate extremely slow?

When atoms vibrate extremely slowly, it indicates that the temperature is very low. At absolute zero (-273.15°C), atoms stop vibrating completely. This is because temperature is directly related to the speed of atomic vibrations.