Question

How can solids be compressed and how does this impact the density?

Answer 1

Answer:

solids have negligible intermolecular space and strong intermolecular force of attraction.

Explanation:

As a result,we know compressibility requires space.but as theintermolecular space is negligible,solids are hard and rigid,therefore cannot be compressed.moreover due to the strong imtermolecular force of attraction,the concentration of molecules in a small volume is more as compared to liquid and gases,hence solids have the highest density while comparing with liquids and gases

Answer 2

Answer:

Density is directly proportional to pressure and indirectly proportional to temperature. As pressure increases, with temperature constant, density increases. Conversely when temperature increases, with pressure constant, density decreases.