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Why Brownian motion can be seen in liquids and gases but why not solids?
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∙ 11y ago
Because the atoms or molecules in solids are not able to move randomly, they are held in an ordered structure.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoThey do not settle down because they are constantly colliding with other particles in the air, which cause them to rapidly move about all over without becoming exhausted.
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∙ 11y agoLiquids and gas molecules have the ability to move one place to another but not solid molecules. So solids cannot show Brownian motion.
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How does solids liquids and gases benefit us?
All I know is that we drink liquids, breath gases, but how does solids help?
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?
I think it would be Gas Liquid Solid
What is the term for mixing gases or liquid molecules by random molecular motion?
Gases and liquids are called fluids.Due to the kinetic energy of the atoms/molecules of the fluids they vibrate hence result in a contant mixing or motion of the molecules. Experiments which prove the motion-Brownian motion,Smoke cell
What is the common denominator in solids liquids and gases?
The common denominator would be the kinetic energy of the particles making up the solids, liquids, and gases.
How the motion of particles differ in gases liquids and solids.?
The motion of particles in gasses, liquids, and solids are all different. Gas particles can move much more quickly than solids.
Is solid an element of matter?
The different states (which are solids, liquids and gases) are determined by the amount of energy present in the system. Energy is found in several forms, but kinetic energy is the form that the state of matter takes on, especially when it is changed from one state of matter to another. The various states of matter are always in constant motion. In liquids and gases, the motion known as the Brownian motion occurs. This is where particles move randomly while suspended. Even in solids, the particles continue to move, but is a vibration around a fixed point, and is not as free as the liquids and gases. Hope that helped!! <(^_^)>
All solids liquids and gases are?
some solids,liquids and gases are dangers some are not dangers
Does the size of an atom determine whether an element is a solid or liquid or gas?
The different states (which are solids, liquids and gases) are determined by the amount of energy present in the system. Energy is found in several forms, but kinetic energy is the form that the state of matter takes on, especially when it is changed from one state of matter to another. The various states of matter are always in constant motion. In liquids and gases, the motion known as the Brownian motion occurs. This is where particles move randomly while suspended. Even in solids, the particles continue to move, but is a vibration around a fixed point, and is not as free as the liquids and gases. Hope that helped!! <(^_^)>
What item has a fixed volume solids liquids or gases?
solids and liquids
Heat convection occurs in gases and liquids Heat convection does not occur in solids because solids are unable to?
transfer heat by fluid motion
What type of heat transfer occurs only in fluids?
Heat transfer by Brownian motion takes place only in fluids (liquids, gases, and plasmas).
What makes up solids liquids and gases?
Molecules - They are more tightly packed in solids than liquids and gases
How does the kinetic of solids liquids and gases compare?
The kinetic energy is lowest in solids, higher in liquids, and highest in gases.
How does solids liquids and gases benefit us?
All I know is that we drink liquids, breath gases, but how does solids help?
How does the kinetic energy of solids liquids and gases compare?
Gases have the highest kinetic energy, followed by liquids, and then solids. -apex
Gases can be squashed compressedbut solids cannot?
Flow. Gases and liquids can both modify their shapes.
