Question

on the basis of the kinetic theory of matter, explain why (a) solid have a fixed shape and a fixed volume. (b) liquid have a fixed volume but not a fixed shape. (c) gases have neither a fixed volume nor a fixed shape​

Answer 1

Answer:

Solids have minimum kinetic energy due to least movement of particles. Any matter that is a solid has adefinite shapeand a definite volume.

Answer 2

If particles do not have enough kinetic energy to overcome the force of attraction between them, matter exists as a solid. The particles are packed closely together and held rigidly in place. All they can do is vibrate. This explains why solids have a fixed volume and a fixed shape