Question

Describe the difference between the movement of particles in a solid and a liquid

Answer 1

Solid – 

In a solid, the attractive forces keep the particles together tightly enough so that the particles do not move past each other.   Their vibration is related to their kinetic energy.  In the solid the particles vibrate in place.

Liquid –

 In a liquid, particles will flow or glide over one another, but stay toward the bottom of the container. The attractive forces between particles are strong enough to hold a specific volume but not strong enough to keep the molecules sliding over each other.

Answer 2

Answer:

Solid – 

In a solid, the attractive forces keep the particles together tightly enough so that the particles do not move past each other.   Their vibration is related to their kinetic energy.  In the solid the particles vibrate in place.

Liquid –

 In a liquid, particles will flow or glide over one another, but stay toward the bottom of the container. The attractive forces between particles are strong enough to hold a specific volume but not strong enough to keep the molecules sliding over each other.

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