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It is difficult to change the shape of a solid as the molecules of it are tightly packed together and have strong intermolecular forces. As they have strong forces of attraction the molecules cannot move away from their position and hence it is difficult change their shape.
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What does it mean that the shape and volume of a solid are fixed?
atoms in solids are arranged in a fixed pattern's it is very difficult to compress them and change their shapes
A solid that has a shape you can change?
Silly putty
Does not change shape when placed in a different container?
solid
How do solid change their shape?
Solids change their shapes in many ways. Solids will melt if they are in hot temperatures, and this changes their shape.
What shape is not a solid shape?
A 2 dimensional shape such as a circle is NOT a solid shape, while a sphere is.
Can its shape be change?
can solid change shape
When is a solid not a solid?
A solid is not a solid when you change the shape and becomes different.
What does it mean that the shape and volume of a solid are fixed?
atoms in solids are arranged in a fixed pattern's it is very difficult to compress them and change their shapes
Can a solid shape change?
Yes, a solid shape can change. If the heat rises above a certain temperature that which a solid can handle (the melting point) than the solid begins a physical change into a liquid.
What is a solid and a liquid?
a solid is something that hols its shape and a liquid is something that can change its shape.
Is the ability of a solid to resist changes in shape?
Sort of. A solid can have a change in shape, but it has to be forced upon the object, whereas a liquid would have involuntary shape change.
When do solid change its shape?
Solids can only change their shape by force, as when broken or cut.
What statekeeps the same shape and volume?
A solid does. Liquids change in shape and gases change in both shape and volume.
Does a solid have a definite shape?
yes, a solid such as the marble, does not change its shape and does not take the shape of its container.Yes a solid will have a three dimensional shape ie length, breadth and height.
Matter that does not change in shape or volume?
A solid has a definite shape and volume.
What has a volume but not a fixed shape?
A solid has a fixed volume and does not change shape.
What does not change shape when in different container?
A solid
