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assumes the shape and volume of its container
particles can move past one anotherassumes the shape of the part of the container which it occupies
particles can move/slide past one anotherretains a fixed volume and shape
rigid - particles locked into placecompressible
lots of free space between particlesnot easily compressible
little free space between particlesnot easily compressible
little free space between particlesflows easily
particles can move past one anotherflows easily
particles can move/slide past one anotherdoes not flow easily
rigid - particles cannot move/slide past one another
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What are the 3 sound mediums?
The three sound mediums are solids, liquids, and gases. Sound waves travel differently through each medium due to variations in their densities and compressibility.
Why are solids, liquids, and gases considered matter?
Solids, liquids, and gases are considered matter because they have mass and occupy space. Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space, and solids, liquids, and gases all meet these criteria.
What happens to the volume of solids liquids and gasses as they warm and cool?
As solids are warmed, they expand and their volume increases. Conversely, as solids cool, they contract and their volume decreases. For liquids, warming causes expansion and an increase in volume, while cooling results in contraction and a decrease in volume. Gases behave differently as they expand when warmed and contract when cooled, with volume being directly proportional to temperature.
Why can't the kinetic molecular theory be applied to liquids and solids?
The kinetic molecular theory cannot be directly applied to liquids and solids because the particles in these states are closer together and have stronger intermolecular forces, which affect their movement and behavior differently than in gases.
Does radiation travel through solids liquids or gases?
Radiation can travel through solids, liquids, and gases. The extent to which radiation penetrates these materials depends on factors such as the type of radiation, the energy level, and the density of the material.
Do solids liquids and gases have different masses?
Yes, solids, liquids, and gases have different masses because their particles are packed differently. In general, solids have the most mass because their particles are closely packed, while gases have the least mass because their particles are spread out. Liquids have a mass between that of solids and gases.
How do gases behave under different pressures and different temperatures?
Gases behave differently at different pressures and temperatures. At low pressures, gases expand to fill the available space. At high pressures, gases become more compact. At low temperatures, gases condense into liquids or solids. At high temperatures, gases expand and exert greater pressure.
What are the 3 sound mediums?
The three sound mediums are solids, liquids, and gases. Sound waves travel differently through each medium due to variations in their densities and compressibility.
Why does sound travel differently in solids liquids and gasses?
Gases, liquids and solid all have different consistencies (densities). So the sound is changed
All solids liquids and gases are?
some solids,liquids and gases are dangers some are not dangers
What item has a fixed volume solids liquids or gases?
solids and liquids
What makes up solids liquids and gases?
Molecules - They are more tightly packed in solids than liquids and gases
How does the kinetic of solids liquids and gases compare?
The kinetic energy is lowest in solids, higher in liquids, and highest in gases.
What are not like gases?
Solids and liquids are not like gases.
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.
Why are solids, liquids, and gases considered matter?
Solids, liquids, and gases are considered matter because they have mass and occupy space. Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space, and solids, liquids, and gases all meet these criteria.
What happens to solid liquids and gases when they are heated?
Solids ---heat---> Liquids ---more heat---> gases
