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Liquid. The liquid state lies between the gaseous and the solid state. The cohesive (attractive) forces between the liquid particles are strong enough to keep them together but not to keep them in a fixed position.

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How is solution formed in chemistry?

A solution is formed when a solute (substance being dissolved) is evenly dispersed in a solvent (the dissolving medium) at a molecular level. This occurs when the attractive forces between the solute and solvent molecules are stronger than the forces holding the solute particles together. The result is a homogeneous mixture with solute particles distributed uniformly throughout the solvent.


Are the particles in a solid free to move?

In a solid, particles are closely packed together and vibrate in fixed positions. While they do have some freedom of movement, they are generally not free to move around like particles in a liquid or gas due to the strong intermolecular forces holding them in place.


Use the particle theory to explain how sugar dissolves in water?

In the particle theory, sugar particles are surrounded by water molecules. As the water molecules move and collide with the sugar particles, they break down the attractive forces holding the sugar particles together, causing the sugar to dissolve. This process distributes the sugar particles throughout the water, creating a homogeneous solution.


How do the molecules act in a soild?

In a solid, molecules are closely packed together in a fixed position. They vibrate in place but do not have enough energy to overcome the attractive forces holding them together. This gives solids a definite shape and volume.


What is it called when particles only leave the surface of a liquid?

When particles leave the surface of a liquid and enter the gas phase, it is called evaporation. This process occurs when the kinetic energy of the particles is high enough to overcome the attractive forces holding them in the liquid phase.

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Which of these is not a step in forming a solution?

Attractive forces holding solute particles together must be broken


What is the force of attractive force between particles in the nucleus?

The attractive force between particles in the nucleus is known as the strong nuclear force. It is responsible for holding protons and neutrons together in the nucleus. This force is extremely strong but acts only over very short distances.


What do the particles need to do for boiling to occur?

For boiling to occur, particles in a liquid need to gain enough kinetic energy to overcome the attractive forces holding them together. This causes the liquid to transition into vapor phase as the particles break free from the liquid's surface.


What happens to the particles of matter when a liquid turns to a gas?

When a liquid turns into a gas, the particles gain energy and move faster, overcome the attractive forces holding them together, and spread out to fill the container they are in. This process is called vaporization or evaporation.


In which state of matter are particles packed very tightly together?

Particles are packed very tightly together in the solid state of matter. The particles in a solid are in a fixed position and have minimal movement, resulting in a close arrangement with strong intermolecular forces holding them in place.


The particles of a solid are linked together in a network If the temperature of the solid increases the particles gain energy If they gain enough energy the particles can break free of the network?

Yes, as the temperature of a solid increases, the particles gain kinetic energy which can overcome the attractive forces holding them in the fixed position of the network. When the particles gain enough energy, they can break free from the network, leading to a phase change from solid to liquid or gas, depending on the material.


The energy holding nuclear particles together is called?

The Strong Force.


Does a liquid turn into gas when the particles get colder?

No, a liquid turns into gas when the particles gain enough energy to overcome the attractive forces holding them together. Cooling a liquid would actually slow down the particles, making it harder for them to escape into the gas phase.


What is the best way to weaken the bond holding particles together?

heat suckas


Are the molecules in coffee bonded?

In any solid the particles have bonds holding the atoms together into molecules, and bonds (or forces) holding the molecules together to form the solid.


What happens to the thermal energy when a solid melts?

When a solid melts, thermal energy is absorbed to break the bonds between the particles. This increase in thermal energy causes the particles in the solid to gain enough kinetic energy to overcome the attractive forces holding them together, resulting in the solid turning into a liquid.


What force is responsible for the stability of a particle?

The strong nuclear force is responsible for the stability of particles like protons and neutrons within the atomic nucleus. This force is attractive and acts to overcome the repulsion between positively charged protons, holding the nucleus together.