Exploring the Properties of Matter
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According to the kinetic particle theory, why does a solid have a fixed shape and a fixed volume?

  • The particles of a solid are held by moderately strong attractive forces.
  • The particles of a solid are already very closely packed together.
  • The particles of a solid can move freely and take the shape of the container.
  • The particles of a solid can only vibrate and rotate about their fixed positions. (correct)

    • According to the kinetic particle theory, why does a liquid not have a fixed shape?

  • The particles of a liquid are already very closely packed together.
  • The particles of a liquid can move freely and take the shape of the container. (correct)
  • The particles of a liquid are held by moderately strong attractive forces.
  • The particles of a liquid can only vibrate and rotate about their fixed positions.

    • According to the kinetic particle theory, why does a liquid have a fixed volume?

  • The particles of a liquid can move freely and take the shape of the container.
  • The particles of a liquid are held by moderately strong attractive forces. (correct)
  • The particles of a liquid are already very closely packed together.
  • The particles of a liquid can only vibrate and rotate about their fixed positions.

    • According to the kinetic particle theory, why can't a solid be compressed?

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    According to the kinetic particle theory, why can't a liquid be compressed?

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    Study Notes

    Kinetic Particle Theory of Solids

    • A solid has a fixed shape because the particles are closely packed and have a fixed position, vibrating in place.
    • A solid has a fixed volume because the particles are tightly packed and cannot be compressed.

    Kinetic Particle Theory of Liquids

    • A liquid does not have a fixed shape because the particles are close together but are free to move past each other, taking the shape of their container.
    • A liquid has a fixed volume because the particles are close together, but they can slide past each other, keeping the same volume.

    Compression of Solids and Liquids

    • A solid cannot be compressed because the particles are already tightly packed and cannot be pushed closer together.
    • A liquid cannot be compressed because the particles are already close together, and the movement of particles sliding past each other allows them to maintain their volume.

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    Test your knowledge on the properties of matter and the kinetic particle theory with this quiz. Challenge yourself to understand why solids have fixed shapes and volumes, and explore the characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases.

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