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(Edit (7:53pm) to add paragraph on how to break bonds.)
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In layman's terms the property that most solids share is the fact that the atoms/ or molecules within them are held together strongly by intermolecular forces, causing the atoms/ molecules to be detained and relatively unable of movement (until an external stimuli such as heat is added).
The strongest form of bond is a covalent bond as it involves the use of one (or possibly more, but that's more advanced) electron by two atoms. This causes the bond between the two atoms to be quite strong. Any external stimuli (such as heat) that is applied to this bond will have to contain a lot of energy to split the strong bond.
The most effective intermolecular forces that hold the solids together (in most cases) are covalent bonds, as these forms of bonding usually contain strong bonds between the atom/ molecules, due to their need to share electrons. Solids containing covalent bonds are therefore stronger and consequently have higher melting/ boiling points as it will take more energy to brake the bond.
Other, and potentially weaker, forms of bonding include lattices, ionic bonding, dispersion forces, and covalent hydrogen bonding, just for example.
I am a year 11 chemistry student, and am going by memory here, so hopefully this is a thorough enough explanation for you.
If you need any more help feel free to email me at CallumFaulkner@hotmail.com
Oh, and Mr. McNamara (my chemistry teacher) if you read this, i believe i deserve an A, or at least extra credit! lol!
What else can I help you with?
List of solids at room temperature?
http://www.periodictable.com/Elements/Solid/index.html shows all solids at room temperature
Do all solids have any similar properties?
All solids do no have same properties. They possess different properties.
Why do solids dissolve faster in acid?
Not all solids dissolve faster in acids.
What are the properties all solids have in common?
Solids have a definite shape and volume, meaning they maintain a fixed form and occupy a specific amount of space. They also have strong intermolecular forces that hold their particles close together and prevent them from easily flowing or changing position. Additionally, solids tend to be denser and have a higher degree of order in their particle arrangement compared to liquids and gases.
What kind of solids do argon carbon dioxide and methane all form?
molecular solids
What have all solids have in common?
All solids have their state in common. They can either be melted into a liquid or evaporated into a gas state.
What do platonic solids have in common?
They are all convex, they are all polyhedra and they are all regular.
The two common properties of all solids are fixed and?
All solids have a fixed shape unless acted upon by a force. If the temperature remains constant they have a fixed volume.
Are solutions all solids?
Not all solutes are solids.
What is one example of a solid and what the compound is made from?
Wood, pretty much all common solids are compounds.
What are two properties that all types of matter including solids liquids and gases have in common?
Mass and volume
What is the common denominator in solids liquids and gases?
The common denominator in solids, liquids, and gases is that they are all forms of matter. They differ in their arrangement of particles and the extent to which those particles move. Solids have tightly packed particles with little movement, liquids have particles that are more spread out with some movement, and gases have particles that are very spread out and move freely.
What does a pencil a cube of sugar and a metal coin all have in common in science?
They are solids, and they are natural materials shaped by humans.
Are all elements in group 14 solids?
It is true, all are solids.
What does solid have in common?
solids are hard and they have mass.
List of solids at room temperature?
http://www.periodictable.com/Elements/Solid/index.html shows all solids at room temperature
What do solids and gases share that they don't have in common with liquids?
The can all change from one form to another by certain chemicals or mixtures.
