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atoms in solids are arranged in a fixed pattern's it is very difficult to compress them and change their shapes

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Fixed shape what does it mean?

It basicly means; in science, that a stable shape of non-changing elements.


Does definite shape and volume also mean a solid?

Yes.


What does the three states of matter mean?

The three states of matter refer to the physical forms that matter can exist in: solid, liquid, and gas. In the solid state, particles are closely packed together and have a fixed shape and volume. In the liquid state, particles are more spread out and can move past each other, taking the shape of their container but maintaining a fixed volume. In the gas state, particles are far apart and move freely, filling the entire volume of their container.


What is the meaning of the word solid?

"Do me a solid" - "Do me a favor". "That's solid" - "That's neat", "That's cool".


What do solid mean?

Solid refers to a state of matter characterized by particles that are closely packed together and have a fixed shape and volume. Solids have a definite geometric shape and their particles vibrate in place. Some examples of solids include metals, wood, and ice.


Can you find the volume of a solid without a shape?

No, it is not possible to find the volume of a solid without knowing its shape. The volume of a solid is determined by its dimensions and shape, so without this information, it is not possible to calculate the volume.


What do you mean byvstates of matter?

Putting it simply. There are 3 states of matter with distinct properties: Solid: fixed volume and shape. Liquid: fixed volume but will flow to fill a container. Gas: volume is not fixed and it will expand to fill the container it is in. In some vases this classification breaks down and there is a whole area of chemistry/physics dedicated to describing and classifying such cases.


What does it mean to say that a certain substance is a solid a liquid or a gas?

When we describe a substance as a solid, it means the particles are closely packed together and have a fixed shape and volume. A liquid substance has particles that are close together but can move around, giving it a fixed volume but not a fixed shape. A gas substance has particles that are far apart and can move freely, so it fills the entire space it is in and has neither a fixed shape nor volume.


What does finding the volume of a prism mean?

A prism is a solid geometric object. If you know its shape and dimensions you can calculate its volume.


What does it mean when you find the volume of a solid shape?

It's the amount of cubic space within it.


What are the three stages of matter?

The three stages of matter are solid, liquid, and gas. In the solid state, particles are tightly packed and have a fixed shape and volume. In the liquid state, particles are more loosely packed and flow easily, taking the shape of their container. In the gas state, particles are far apart and have neither a fixed shape nor volume.


What is fixed volume?

Fixed volume In terms of gases,is that a fixed volume would mean that the pressure, temperature and the number of molecules can change but the volume, or area in which the molecules lie, must remain constant. Think of a metal drinking bottle versus a plastic bottle. You cannot squirt water from a metal bottle because the shape is fixed, therefore the volume. You can squirt water from a plastic bottle because you can change the shape and reduce the volume.