Chemistry
Give reasons:
Solids cannot be compressed.
Matter
29 Likes
Answer
In solids, the particles are closely packed. There is a strong force of attraction between the particles and the intermolecular space is almost negligible. The molecules are therefore not free to move. They only vibrate about their mean positions. This makes solids difficult to compress.
Answered By
15 Likes
Related Questions
State the law of conservation of mass.
What change occurs in the mass of a solid when it is heated to convert into a liquid?
What do you observe when barium chloride solution is mixed with sodium sulphate solution ?
What difference is observed in the mass of reactants and products in the above reaction ?Aman is sitting in the living room doing his homework. His mother opens a bottle of perfume in the corner of the living room. Within a short time, Aman notices the pleasant smell of the perfume even though he is sitting far away from his mother.
(i) Which of the following statements best explains why Aman is able to smell the perfume ?
- All the particles of the perfume move in one direction.
- All the particles of the perfume move randomly.
- All the particles in air move in one direction.
- None of the above.
(ii) Define diffusion.
(iii) Under which condition will Aman be able to smell the perfume even faster while sitting at the same place ? Justify your answer.
(iv) What is the random movement of parti cles known as ?
(v) We are also able to smell the food from afar while it is being cooked. Is this due to the same reason as in the case of perfume ? Explain.