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Which statement best describes the characteristics of solids?
Which statement best describes the characteristics of solids?
- Solids have the ability to diffuse into each other easily.
- Solids have a definite shape, distinct boundaries, and fixed volumes. (correct)
- Solids do not maintain their shape when subjected to outside force.
- Solids can be compressed significantly under force.
Why are solids considered rigid?
Why are solids considered rigid?
- Because they tend to maintain their shape when subjected to outside force. (correct)
- Because they have a high compressibility factor.
- Because they have distinct boundaries.
- Because they can easily change their shape.
What differentiates a rubber band from typical solids?
What differentiates a rubber band from typical solids?
- A rubber band behaves like a liquid and flows easily.
- A rubber band cannot change its shape under any circumstances.
- A rubber band changes shape under force and regains the same shape later. (correct)
- A rubber band is highly compressible.
Why do sugar and salt take the shape of the jar they are kept in?
Why do sugar and salt take the shape of the jar they are kept in?
What is a characteristic of liquids according to the text?
What is a characteristic of liquids according to the text?
Why do liquids flow easily from one container to another?
Why do liquids flow easily from one container to another?
What is a characteristic property of liquids based on the text?
What is a characteristic property of liquids based on the text?
Which state of matter has particles that move freely with greater space between them compared to solids?
Which state of matter has particles that move freely with greater space between them compared to solids?
Why is the rate of diffusion of liquids higher than that of solids?
Why is the rate of diffusion of liquids higher than that of solids?
Why are oxygen and carbon dioxide essential for aquatic animals and plants?
Why are oxygen and carbon dioxide essential for aquatic animals and plants?
How do aquatic animals breathe under water?
How do aquatic animals breathe under water?
What is the main reason that gases from the atmosphere can dissolve in water?
What is the main reason that gases from the atmosphere can dissolve in water?
What is the term used to describe the intermixing of particles of two different types of matter on their own?
What is the term used to describe the intermixing of particles of two different types of matter on their own?
How does the kinetic energy of particles change with an increase in temperature?
How does the kinetic energy of particles change with an increase in temperature?
What is observed just above the solid crystal when copper sulphate or potassium permanganate crystals are dropped into water?
What is observed just above the solid crystal when copper sulphate or potassium permanganate crystals are dropped into water?
What does the statement 'Particles of matter are continuously moving' suggest about particles?
What does the statement 'Particles of matter are continuously moving' suggest about particles?
What happens to diffusion when the temperature increases?
What happens to diffusion when the temperature increases?
What can be concluded about the rate of mixing between liquids and solids?
What can be concluded about the rate of mixing between liquids and solids?
