Solid Flashcards
1
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have definite shapes and volume because the particles are packed closely together in fixed positions.
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Solids
2
Q
They vibrate a little but in fixed positions. The particles cannot move around.
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Solids
3
Q
The particles of ——— are held together by strong forces.
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Solids
4
Q
One common characteristic of both ——- and ——— is that the particles are in contact with their neighbors, that is, with other particles.
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Solids
5
Q
Thus, they are incompressible and this commonality between solids and liquids distinguishes them from gases.
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Solids
6
Q
Kinetic energy is just enough for them to vibrate.
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Solids
