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Gases are less dense than solids and liquids because their molecules are far apart in comparison to solids and liquids. Density is mass/volume. The greater the mass/volume, the more dense the material is. Because the molecules of a gas are spread apart, they have the least mass/volume, and are therefore less dense.

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Why is the density of a gas lower than the density of a liquid?

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Does a gas have a lower density than a liquid?

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Is the density of gas similar to that of a liquid?

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Why does gas have a lower density than a solid?

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How do you know whether something will float or sink?

It depends on the density of the solid, liquid, or gas. If the density is lower than water it will float. (Water's density is about 1). Also, if the volume of the solid, liquid, or gas is bigger than the mass then it will also float. It will sink if the solid, liquid, or gas's density is higher than water's density. :)


What state of matter has the least density?

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Will a liquid of higher density displace a liquid of lower density?

Yes, a liquid of higher density will displace a liquid of lower density when the two liquids are immiscible. This is because the liquid with the higher density will sink below the other liquid due to gravity, displacing it.


Which liquid be on top?

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Which states of matter has low density high density and quite high density?

You are asking for comparatives. Each state can be any when compared to another state except the extremes. Liquid or gas either lower or higher depending on what you compare it to.


Is density of liquid have lower density of solid?

In general, liquids have lower densities than solids. This is because particles in a liquid are less compactly arranged compared to those in a solid, leading to a lower density. However, there are exceptions, such as ice having a lower density than liquid water.


Is the density of gaseous substance likely to be larger or smaller then the density of liquid or solid substance at the same temperature and why?

Temperature in this instance will not affect density, but rather pressure. The density of the gas will be much smaller than the density of a liquid or solid of the same chemical because it is a gas. The formula for density is mass over volume, and a gas has no measurable mass, making the gas always less dense than the liquid and the solid.


What liquid has the lightest density?

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