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Solids have a definite shape and size, whereas liquids and gasses do not. Liquids have definite volume, but do not have a definite shape, and gasses have no definite shape or volume.

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What happends to solid liquid and gas particales when they get hot and cold?

When particles are heated, they gain energy and move faster, causing solids to melt into liquids and liquids to evaporate into gases. On the other hand, when particles are cooled, they lose energy and move slower, causing gases to condense into liquids and liquids to freeze into solids.


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


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.


What are the variations of matter?

The main variations of matter are solids, liquids, and gases. Solids have a fixed shape and volume, liquids have a fixed volume but take the shape of their container, and gases have neither a fixed shape nor volume, filling the entire space available to them. Other variations include plasma, a fourth state of matter with high energy in which atoms break apart into ions and free electrons.


Why liquids are less common than other two states of matter on earth?

Liquids are the least common of the four states of matter due to the temperatures/conditions in which they exist. Gases exist in a very high range of temperatures, as do solids, but liquids require specific temperature ranges (generally very small ones) in order to exist.

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What waves travel through solids liquids and gases?

Seismic waves, including P-waves and S-waves, can travel through solids, liquids, and gases. They are produced by earthquakes and other sources of vibrations and provide valuable information about the interior of the Earth.


What is the difference between solids liquids and gases in terms of kinetic energy?

Solids have the lowest kinetic energy as their particles are tightly packed and have limited motion. Liquids have higher kinetic energy than solids as their particles can move past each other. Gases have the highest kinetic energy as their particles are far apart and move freely.


Does conduction only occur between solids?

No, conduction can occur in solids, liquids, and gases. In solids, conduction happens through direct contact between particles. In liquids and gases, it occurs through the transfer of heat energy by the movement of particles.


What happends to solid liquid and gas particales when they get hot and cold?

When particles are heated, they gain energy and move faster, causing solids to melt into liquids and liquids to evaporate into gases. On the other hand, when particles are cooled, they lose energy and move slower, causing gases to condense into liquids and liquids to freeze into solids.


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


Why gases are compressible?

Gases are compressible because their molecules bounce off of each other instead of sticking together. The molecules of solids and liquids stick together instead of moving freely.


How are the particles of solids liquids and gases arranged differently?

In solids, particles are closely packed in a regular pattern and vibrate in place. In liquids, particles are close together but can move past each other, allowing liquids to flow. In gases, particles are far apart and move freely, filling the available space.


Name the property that liquids and solids share?

It is atoms


What are the building blocks of solids liquids and gases?

Solids are made up of closely packed particles in a fixed arrangement. Liquids have particles that are close together, but they can move around and slide past each other. Gases have particles that are far apart and move freely.


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.


What are particles in solids liquids and gases always doing?

Particles in solids are closely packed and mainly vibrate in place. In liquids, particles are more loosely packed and flow past each other. In gases, particles are far apart and move rapidly in all directions.


In what ways are particles in solids, liquids, and gases similar?

Particles in solids, liquids, and gases are similar in that they are all made up of atoms or molecules. They also have kinetic energy, meaning they are constantly in motion. Additionally, they can interact with each other through forces such as attraction or repulsion.