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Solids have tightly packed atoms so there is no space for the atoms to mingle. But in liquids/ gases, the atoms are more spread out and more free to move hence allowing the atoms to mingle.

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Do liquids and solids diffuse easily?

No, liquids and solids do not diffuse as easily as gases due to their tightly packed molecular structure and lower kinetic energy. Diffusion in liquids is generally slower than in gases, but it can still occur over time. In solids, diffusion is even slower due to the rigid arrangement of molecules.


Why unlike gases liquids and solids can not be compressed easily?

Liquids and solids have particles that are already in close proximity and held together by strong intermolecular forces, making compressing them difficult. In contrast, gases have particles that are far apart and move freely, allowing them to be compressed more easily.


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.


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

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Do liquids and solids diffuse easily?

No, liquids and solids do not diffuse as easily as gases due to their tightly packed molecular structure and lower kinetic energy. Diffusion in liquids is generally slower than in gases, but it can still occur over time. In solids, diffusion is even slower due to the rigid arrangement of molecules.


Why do solids not mix well but gases and liquids mix well easily in most cases?

Solids have tightly packed atoms so there is no space for the atoms to mingle. But in liquids/ gases, the atoms are more spread out and more free to move hence allowing the atoms to mingle.


Why convection currents can be set up in liquids and gases but not in solids?

Matter doesn't move easily in solids.


Do gases are more easily squashed than solids and liquids?

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All solids liquids and gases are?

some solids,liquids and gases are dangers some are not dangers


What item has a fixed volume solids liquids or gases?

solids and liquids


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.


What most easily forms a solution gases solids or liquids?

Gases most easily form a solution, as they have higher molecular movement and can mix more readily with other substances. Solids and liquids typically require more energy input to form a homogeneous solution.


Why convection current can be set up in liquids and gases but not in solid?

Matter doesn't move easily in solids.


Gases can be squashed compressedbut solids cannot?

In gases, particles are widely spaced and have high kinetic energy, allowing them to be compressed easily. In solids, particles are closely packed and have strong intermolecular forces that prevent compression. This is why gases can be squashed or compressed, while solids maintain their rigid shape.


Why unlike gases liquids and solids can not be compressed easily?

Liquids and solids have particles that are already in close proximity and held together by strong intermolecular forces, making compressing them difficult. In contrast, gases have particles that are far apart and move freely, allowing them to be compressed more easily.