8 Questions
What defines the shape and volume properties of a liquid?
Molecules are not bound with sufficient force to maintain a definite shape but maintain a definite volume
Which state of matter does NOT have a definite shape or volume?
Gas
What is a common characteristic of both gases and liquids?
They are free to flow
Why do solids have a definite shape and volume?
The molecules are rigidly bound
What allows fluids to exhibit phenomena not found in solid matter?
Their ability to flow
What happens to a gas in a vessel?
It completely fills the vessel
Which statement is true regarding gases as compared to liquids and solids?
Gases have neither a definite shape nor volume
How are fluids behaviorally different from solids?
Fluids can flow, unlike solids
Study Notes
Properties of Solids, Liquids, and Gases
- Solids have a definite shape and volume due to rigidly bound molecules.
- Liquids have a definite volume but not shape, and adapt to the shape of their container due to molecules bonded with sufficient force.
- Gases have neither a definite shape nor volume, and fill their containers completely due to molecules not being bound to each other.
Characteristics of Fluids
- Fluids include both liquids and gases.
- Fluids are able to flow.
- Fluids exhibit phenomena not found in solid matter due to their ability to flow.
- Fluids and solids are governed by the same laws of mechanics.
Learn about the behavior of liquids and gases, their physical properties, and how they differ from solids. Understand the forces that bind molecules and their effects on shape and volume.
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