Question

how would you explain the characteristics of a solid on the basis of the kinetic theory?​

Answer 1

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Solids have minimum kinetic energy due to least movement of particles. ... Although the molecules can still vibrate, they cannot move from one part of the solid to another part. As a result, a solid does not easily change its shape or its volume.

Answer 2

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In a solid, the particles are packed close together in an orderly manner. Since the particles are close to each other, the intermolecular force binding them is strong. Thus, the particles can neither move away from each other, nor change their position relative to each other. This is why solids have a definite size (volume) and shape. Also, since the particles. are held strongly in place, they cannot be pushed or pulled by the application of a force. This makes solids rigid, which means that they retain their shape even when they are subjected to great forces. This characteristic is very useful in the construction of bridges, buildings, and so on. The particles of a solid are so tightly bound to each other that they cannot move much. They can only vibrate about the same position, somewhat the way we jog in place.Thus, they do not have much kinetic energy. Consequently, of all the three states, solids have the least amount of energy. When a solid is heated, the particles in it gain energy, and this shows as a rise in the temperature of the solid. The particles also gain enough energy to move apart a little, which results in the expansion of the solid.

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