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Yes, pressure in the liquid caused by its molecules constantly being in motion force it to take on the shape of its container (within limits).

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Can a liquids particles stop moving?

No, the particles of a liquid are in constant motion, although they move more freely than particles in a solid. The movement of liquid particles explains why liquids can flow and take the shape of their container.


Particles in a liquid?

Insolubles particles form a suspension.


How does the particles of a liquid move?

The particles in a liquid are in constant random motion. They slide past each other, allowing the liquid to flow and take the shape of its container. The particles have more freedom of movement compared to a solid but less than a gas.


The kinetic molecular theory assumes that the particles of an ideal gas?

are small, point-like particles that are in constant random motion, and have perfectly elastic collisions with each other and the container walls. Additionally, they have negligible volume compared to the volume of the container in which they are enclosed.


What keep the particles of a liquid from spreading out to fill an entire container in the same way that gas particles do?

In a liquid, the particles are in constant motion but are still close enough to each other to maintain some level of attraction. The intermolecular forces in a liquid (such as van der Waals forces or hydrogen bonding) prevent the particles from spreading out as much as gas particles, which have weaker intermolecular forces. This is why liquids have a definite volume and take the shape of their container, but not to the extent of gases.


Do particles in Mercury collide with one another?

All particles of all things are in constant motion. Particles in a liquid collide, but the rate is subdued by the viscosity of the liquid.


Does a gas expand until it fills its container because its particles are in constant and uniform motion?

Yes, that is correct. The particles in a gas are in constant random motion, which leads to collisions with the walls of the container. These collisions exert pressure on the walls and cause the gas to expand to fill the available space.


Does liquid have particle movement?

Well it does. Every substance in any phase, consists of particles that are in constant movement. Sometimes it is a mere oscillation of particles, but sometimes particles move freely. In liquid the majority of particles move around each other, but forces between them, which can be called bonds sometimes, are preventing them from moving around very far.


Describe what matter is composed of using your knowledge of the Kinetic Theory of Matter?

According to the kinetic theory of gases a gas consists of a large number of atoms or molecules. These are in a constant random motion and collide with one another as well as the walls of the container.


A liquid takes the shape of its container and keeps the same volume?

Due to the constant motion of the particles in a liquid, the particles could theoretically keep moving so that the liquid never takes a form. But putting the liquid into a container effectively throws a huge wall in front of the moving particles that they cannot get past. the particles hit the sides of the container and change direction. The liquid then remains in that shape despite the fact that its particles are still moving (hitting the sides of the container). Because a liquid has stronger intermolecular forces than gases, the liquid stays in liquid form and does not just evaporate once it is put into a container and its particles hit an obstacle.


Molecule of a substance are in a motion?

Molecules of a substance are in constant motion. Whether you have a solid, liquid, or gas, the particles are moving (but the speed and amount they move differs). Particles of a solid move the least (they basically vibrate), particles of a liquid can flow around one another, and particles of a gas have a lot of space between them because they move in random, constant motions.


What is the shape and particle motion and density of a liquid?

Unlike a solid, a liquid has no defined shape. It is able to take the shape of a container and flow freely. It maintains a fairly constant density. Its density is higher than a gas, but less than a solid. The particles have only temporary bindings, allowing them to travel freely.