Question

Why are solids more elastic and gases least elastic?

Answer 1

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●SOLIDS ARE MORE ELASTIC THAN GASES.WHY ??

>>well, solids have the highest intermolecular force of attraction and they have least intermolecular space between molecules.
and,
>>gases have the least intermolecular force of attraction, and also possess highest intermolecular space between molecules.

>>hence, elasticity of solids is more and if gases is least.

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Answer 2

Answer:

ELASTICITY∝ INTERMOLECULAR FORCES(IMF)

IMF(SOLIDS)  > IMF (LIQUIDS)  >  IMF (GASES)

E(SOLIDS)  > E (LIQUIDS)  >  E (GASES)

Explanation:

the more intermolecular forces the material has .... as in solids

the more restoring force it has

more readily particle want to regain their original position

hence more elastic

NOTE:

ELASTICITY IS MEASURE OF ABILITY TO RETURN BACK TO ORIGINAL POSITION

MORE THE ABILITY TO RETURN MORE IS ELASTICITY