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Liquids are not rigid because the intermolecular forces of attraction between its molecules are not strong enough to hold them as closely as solids, but they are strong enough to ensure that liquids occupy a definite volume.
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Is rigid a synonym for worse or is initially?
Neither rigid nor initially are synonyms for worse.
Why are liquids more fluid than solids?
A liquid is a fluid. Unlike a solid, the molecules in a liquid have a much greater freedom to move. The forces that bind the molecules together in a solid are only temporary in a liquid, allowing a liquid to flow while a solid remains rigid.
What is the change of Solids to liquids to solids again called?
Solids to Liquids (Melting) Liquids turning back into a Solid (Freezing) ((SCF))
Materials that can flow to fit their containers include?
gasses, liquids and solids
What is a rigid layer made up of the uppermost part of the mantle and crust?
The rigid layer that is the upper mantle and crust is called the lithosphere.
Are liquids neither rigid in shape or fixed volume?
liquids are Not rigid in shape, but DO have a fixed volume
Are gases less rigid then liquids and solids?
Yes.
Why can objects move through liquids but not solids?
Solids are rigid and have no intermolecular space between them. that's why.
Which state of matter is most rigid?
Gases tend to float away by themselves. You can pour Liquids BUT, Solids are hard to deform.
What property do liquids and gases have that solids do not have?
Solid is rigid. It could roll. But liquid and gas are fluids. It means that they are capable of flowing.
Fixed volume but match their container?
Solids are rigid and incompressible. Liquids have fixed volume but match their container. Gases completely fill their container.
Why is the gravitation pull on liquids more noticeable than the pull on solids?
The gravitational pull on liquids can be more noticeable than on solids because liquids are less rigid and have the ability to flow and deform. This allows liquids to respond more readily to the gravitational force, creating noticeable effects such as waves, tides, and the movement of liquids in containers. Solids, on the other hand, typically have a fixed shape and are less responsive to gravitational forces.
What are the Molecular structure of solids gases and liquids?
in solids the molecules are rigid, hard to move, stuck together in liquids they are close together but can still move in gasses theyre far apart with alot of space between molecules, they can move very freely
Do solids conduct sound better than liquids and gases?
It is a more "rigid" material that allows for more vibrations and conducts more sound waves as a result.
What is rigid or semi-rigid?
Rigid is immovable, unbending. Semi-rigid can move in a limited way.
Are quadrilaterals rigid?
no they are not rigid.
How are molecules arranged and moving in solids liquids and gases?
In a gas there is no real arrangement whatsoever. In liquids there is some particle to particle interaction, specifcally in the case of water polarity causes much of water's "odd behavior as a liquid. In a solid particles are arranged in a very rigid and often repeating and or crystalline structure.
