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(a) Tabulate the differences in the characteristics of sta... - Science
(a) Tabulate the differences in the characteristics of states of matter.
(b) Comment upon the following: rigidity, compressibility, fluidity, filling a gas container, shape, kinetic energy and density.
(a) Differences in states of matter
Solids: Fixed shape & volume, not compressible, least kinetic energy.
Liquids: No fixed shape, fixed volume, slightly compressible, moderate kinetic energy.
Gases: No fixed shape & volume, highly compressible, maximum kinetic energy.
(b) Comments
Rigidity: Ability to maintain shape.
Compressibility: Ability to reduce volume.
Fluidity: Ability to flow.
Filling a gas container: Gas spreads to fill whole container.
Shape: Solids have shape; liquids & gases take container shape.
Kinetic energy: Least in solids, highest in gases.
Density: Highest in solids, lowest in gases.