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Solids have a definite shape because the atoms which make them up are locked firmly in place, and only through external forces (ie, if you cut a part of) or changing the state (melting it) will it become malleable.
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Do solids have no fixed volume or shape?
Solids have a fixed volume or shape at room temperature or pressure.
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.
Do solids changes their shape in different containers?
Some semi-solids might, but a solid, by definition keeps it's original shape.
What are Two solids that have the same shape and corresponding dimensions that are proportional?
Those would be called similar solids.
What solids have the shape of a sphere?
A ball and a globe are two objects that are sphere shaped.
What is the defenite shape of a solid?
what ever shape the solid is x_x
Do a shadow have a defenite shape?
Stand with your back against strong sunlight, and your shadow on the ground before you will have a definite shape.
What are some properties that define solids?
1.Higher molecular force of attractions 2.High melting point 3.Hardness 4.Defenite volume 5.Definite shape 6.Definite mass 7.Higher density 8.Resistance to change of shape 9.Rigidity are some common properties.
Do solids have definite shape?
Yes, solids have a definite shape
Do solids take up the shape of a container?
No. Solids are resistant to changes in both shape and volume.
How do solids change shape?
Solids change their shapes in many ways. Solids will melt if they are in hot temperatures, and this changes their shape.
Does a gas have a defenite volume?
No.
Do solids have no fixed volume or shape?
Solids have a fixed volume or shape at room temperature or pressure.
What propertys do solids and liquids not share?
Solids have a definite shape and volume, while liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container. Liquids can flow and take the shape of the container they are in, unlike solids which have a fixed shape.
What properties of solids distinguish them from solids and gases?
Solids don't change their size or shape.
What property do only solids have?
The property that only solids have is definite shape and volume. Solids maintain their shape and volume without taking the shape of the container they are in.
Do solids have their own volume and shape?
Yes, solids have their own volume and shape. The particles in solids are closely packed together, giving them a fixed shape and volume. Examples of solids include wood, metal, and glass.
