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because the intermolucalar space is very tight between them.
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∙ 15y agoIn general, solids have a fixed volume because the atoms arrange themselves in a way that resists a change in volume. This may sound simple, but it is, in fact, a simple idea. The atoms form up as the substance changes state from a liquid to a solid, and whatever shape they assume when they give up the energy of melting is the shape they take. The issue is one of change of state after a change of thermal energy.
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∙ 13y agoA solid has a definite volume because the molecules are tightly packed and whether it is an ice cube and turns into a liquid by melting it still is the same amount unless you are adding on to it.
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∙ 9y agoA strong inter-molecular force of attraction exists within the solid. The molecules are tightly packed and can't move. Hence they are said to have a definite volume.
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∙ 12y agobecoz the atoms are held together & there is no space between them.
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How do you decide whether a sample of matter is a solid liquid or gas?
The differences between a solid, liquid and gas are simple! A solid is an object that has a set volume, and is hard to compress. A liquid will take the shape of its container, but is hard to compress. A gas will take the shape of its container, and is easy to compress.
What is the most stable state solid liquid or gas?
Solids are the least able to be changed. Liquidshave their volume conserved, though the shape may change. Gases have neither fixed volume nor shape.
What state of matter is characterized by having a definite shape and a definite volume?
The state of matter is actually to states of matter. Solid and liquid are the states of matter that have a volume,(liquid) and shape(solid).
Why solid have a fixed shape?
solids always have a fixed shape because the particles in a solid are stuck together which means there is no where for the particle to move.
What phases of matter have a definite shape?
Only a solid has a definite shape. It also has a definite volume. A liquid has a definite volume, but an indefinite shape. A gas has both an indefinte shape and volume. Same for plasma. Hope this helps!
What the volume and shape of solid?
It has a fixed shape and volume
What has a volume but not a fixed shape?
A solid has a fixed volume and does not change shape.
Which of these has no definite volume gas liquid matter solid?
Gas has an indefinite shape or volume. Liquid has a fixed shape and volume. Solid has a fixed shape and volume.
What is the definition for solid and liquid?
A solid has a fixed shape and a fixed volume. A liquid has a fixed volume, but assumes the shape of its container. A gas assumes both the shape and volume of its container.
This has a fixed shape and a fixed volume?
solid
What has a fixed volume and fixed shape?
solid
What has fixed volume and a fixed shape?
a solid
You are a substance that has a fixed volume and fixed shape?
A solid
A solid has a fixed volume and?
Shape
What are the characteristics of the three most familiar states of matter?
A solid is a substance that has a fixed volume and a fixed shape, and a liquid has a fixed volume but not a fixed shape, and a gas has no fixed volume or shape.
a solid has a fixed ---and cannot be?
A solid has a fixed shape and volume and cannot be compressed
Which state of matter maintains a fixed volume and shape?
A solid has a definite shape and volume. (but the volume may change with temperature)A liquid has a definite volume but not a definite shape, and a gas has no definite volume or shape.
