Question

Use the idea of particles to explain why:
a) Solids have a definite shape
b) Liquids fill the bottom of a container
c) You cannot store gases in open containers
d) You cannot squeeze a sealed plastic syringe that is completely full of water
e) A balloon expands as you blow into it.

Answer 1

Answer:

a) The particles of solid are very close together and their intermolecular force of attraction is very strong does its shape is rigid and fixed .

b) liquids fill the bottom of a container due to the attraction of particles of liquid.

c) we cannot store gases in open containers because its intermolecular space is far apart and it can flow easily.

d)water has less compressibility and if we will squeeze it it does not get a space to escape out does we cannot squeeze a sealed plastic syringe filled with water.

e) A balloon expands as we blow into it as the intermolecular spaces of gases are far apart and venmo gas is inserted inside the balloon it expands more and more does it results in the increase in the size of the.