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Glass is an amorphous liquid, that has not undergone a clear phase transition.

This question is somewhat ambiguous since most compounds can be solid or liquid at different times. More importantly, however, is that given the correct temperature and pressure all materials can be made to exist in all three (ordinary) states of matter simultaneously. Such a combination of temperature and pressure is known as the triple point for that material.

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Does solid gold weigh more or less than melted gold?

Changing the temperature of something does not change its weight.


Will a solid metal sphere hold greater charge then a hollow sphere of the same diameter where does the charge reside in each case?

No, the charge of a hollow sphere and a solid sphere of the same diameter will be the same as long as they are both made of the same material. In both cases, the charge resides on the outer surface of the sphere due to electrostatic repulsion.


When solid and liquid phases are in equilibrium which phase solid or liquid contain the greater amount of energy?

The answer depends on the specifics of the question. The idea though, is that when they are in equilibrium, both the solid and the liquid should have the same amount of energy PER MOLECULE. The fact that there is a solid component and a liquid component means that either the solid is melting or the liquid is freezing. In most situations, that means that the temperature of the whole mixture is constant. Another idea is that the energy in the molecules can either be kinetic or potential energy. Basically, the more kinetic energy PER MOLECULE an object has, the higher the object's temperature. Furthermore, the more potential energy PER MOLECULE that the object has, the further apart the molecules are from each other. Combining these ideas, here are a few possible answers to your question. 1. There is more solid than liquid. On average, the solid's molecules have the same kinetic energy as the liquid. The solid, having more molecules, has more kinetic energy total. The liquid has more potential energy in total. The solid has more overall energy. 2. There is more liquid than solid. On average, the liquid's molecules have the same kinetic energy as the solid. The liquid, having more molecules, has more kinetic energy total. The liquid also has more potential energy in total. The liquid has more overall energy. 3. There are equal amounts of liquid and solid. On average, the liquid's molecules have the same kinetic energy as the solid. The liquid has equal kinetic energy as the solid due to the even split. The liquid also has more potential energy in total. The liquid has more overall energy. These three are the main possibilities, and as can be seen in the details, the answer depends on the relative amounts of liquid and solid.


Why is a liquid heavier than a solid?

A liquid can be heavier than a solid due to differences in density and packing of molecules. In some cases, liquids have a higher density than solids of the same material, causing them to be heavier. Additionally, the ability of molecules in a liquid to move around freely and take up more space can contribute to its weight.


How does the density of a liquid compare with the density of a solid?

That depends on the liquid and the solid. Liquid mercury has a very high density. Liquid gasoline has a very low density. At the melting point the density of a liquid and a solid are almost the same.

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What is a liquid and solid at the same time called?

A substance that exists as both a liquid and a solid at the same time is called a "solid-liquid mixture" or a "suspension." This occurs when a solid material is evenly dispersed throughout a liquid, creating a two-phase system.


What is 2 kind of mixture?

solid/solid liquid/liquid both the same substances together


Why does steric acid freeze and melt at the same temperature?

Both melting point and freezing point define the temperature at which a material changes either from a solid to a liquid or a liquid to a solid. A material freezing or melting is the same just the reverse so they happen at the same temperature. This is sometimes not true when you get supercooling or superheating, but that is more complicated!


Is there anything that is both solid or liquid?

At the same time, no. Being solid and liquid at the same time would be like being hot and cold at the same time.


What does liquid water and solid water have the same?

they are both water


What is true for two pieces of iron at the same temperature?

They will both be in the same state, for example both may be a solid, or both may be a liquid.


What are 3 properties of a gas?

RarefiedAmorphous, taking shape of the containerLower Density than solid or liquid of the same compound.Higher energy state than solid or liquid of the same material.Either the same temperature as the corresponding solid or liquid if both are present, or a higher temperature if only the gas is present.


Write the name and symbol of a solid element and a liquid element in the same group?

Zn=Zinc, which is a solid; Hg=Mercury, which is a liquid. They are both in group 12.


Why the freezing point of liquid is same as melting point of solid?

The freezing point of a liquid is the temperature at which it solidifies into a solid, while the melting point of a solid is the temperature at which it changes into a liquid. These two temperatures are the same because at both points, the substance is in equilibrium between its solid and liquid form, with no net change in phase occurring.


What is it called when a substance is a solid and liquid?

There is no actual name for a solid and liquid. An item can be a solid and liquid, but that is only under different pressures. For instance: The iron that makes up the Earths core is a solid, but that same material that is found in the Earths upper mantel is a liquid. This is because of the pressure differences


How are liquid gold and solid gold alike?

Liquid gold and solid gold are both forms of pure gold. The difference is their physical state - liquid gold is molten gold at a high temperature, while solid gold is cooled and solidified gold at room temperature. Both forms have the same chemical composition and properties as pure gold.


What are the observable changes in freezing water?

liquid to solid