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In a gas, the molecules are not linked together with other gas molecules. They collide, but they don't form cluster.
In a liquid, the individual molecules form small chains. These chains cluster together, but can move with some freedom amongst each other.
In a solid, the atoms are arranged in a 3 dimensional lattice. It is very rigid, and the atoms don't move around. They vibrate in place. The molecules in a solid are not distinct. For example, salt is made up of sodium and chlorine. But it isn't individual molecules of sodium chloride. It is a big lattice of alternating sodium and chlorine atoms. So a sodium atom has a chlorine atom to the left and right, above and below, in front and in back. Also, each chlorine atom is surrounded by sodium atoms in the same way.
There are more complicated solids. A lot of plastics have molecules which are huge. These molecules lay somewhat randomly among each other like in a liquid, but they also bond to each other strongly, so they can't move around. So, even though there is not a regular crystal lattice, the material is solid.
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What is the name of the process where a solid turns to liquid then gas?
To get a solid to a liquid you have to apply heat and melt it, and to get a liquid to a gas it has to evaporate. If you are talking about a solid going into a gas, then I don't know.
Is clingfilm a solid or liquid?
it is a gas
Is palladium a solid liquid or gas?
Platinum is a solid.
What is the state of matter of an object?
Some states of matter are solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. These are distinct and different forms in which matter can exist in nature.
When water changes from a liquid state to a solid state we say it as?
gas -> liquid = condensation liquid -> solid = solidification (freezing) solid -> gas = sublimation gas -> solid = deposition solid -> liquid = melting liquid -> solid = vaporization
Molecular arrangement of solid liquid gas and plasma?
Matter is different solid liquid and gas
What three properties of mass?
Solid, Liquid, and Gas
What are the different changes of state?
melting (solid to liquid) freezing (liquid to solid) *vaporization (liquid to gas) condensation (gas to liquid) sublimation (solid to gas) *evaporation, boiling
What is the physical property of objects?
mass,liquid,gas,and solid
Which three states of matter has mass?
liquid gas and solid
Is wool a solid liquid or a gas?
Solid
What are the general classes of colloids?
General classes of colloids are: gas in liquid, gas in solid, liquid in gas, liquid in liquid, liquid in solid, solid in gas, solid in liquid, solid in solid.
What matter can be?
Anything that has mass and volume is matter.
How is foam different to liquid?
Foam is a substance that consists of two states of matter: a gas and a liquid or solid. The liquid or solid traps the gas inside.
What are the three elements which are not solid liquid or gas and what state are they in?
I think that there is no other elements in different states,instead of solid,liquid or gas.
Is gas at room temperature a solid?
No. Solid, liquid and gas are three different states of matter. To say that a gas is a solid is contradictory.
What are different of matter?
Solid, gas, liquid, and plasma.
