define solid state of matter
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Define solid state of matter.
- Solid is one of the four fundamental states of matter. The molecules in a solid are closely packed together and contain the least amount of kinetic energy. A solid is characterized by structural rigidity and resistance to a force applied to the surface.
A solid is a sample of matter that retains its shape and density when not confined. ... Examples of solids are common table salt, table sugar, water ice, frozen carbon dioxide (dry ice), glass, rock, most metals, and wood. When a solid is heated, the atoms or molecules gain kinetic energy
Solids have a definite shape, as well as mass and volume, and do not conform to the shape of the container in which they are placed. Solids also have a high density, meaning that the particles are tightly packed together
Who discovered solid state?
Friedrich Reinitzer
Austrian botanist Friedrich Reinitzer (1857–1927) found a solid, crystalline, cholesterol-based substance that did not melt all at once, as a pure solid is expected to melt. The substance appeared to have two melting points.
What are the 5 properties of solid?
- Properties of Solids
- Electrical and thermal conductivity.
- Malleability and ductility.
- Melting point.
- Solubility