Explain:When the pressure on a solid is greatly increased,the volume of the solid shows almost no change?

Answer 1

this is because molecules in gas or fluids are just loosely arranged and some pressure can force them together.

with solid mass molecules are arranged in structures which are already very compact. So it needs a tremendous pressure to compact it even more.

and its not impossible
its believed you can compress matter to the point that even the neutrons will try to escape out of the structure, like in a neutron star... so its just a matter of pressure

Answer 2

pressure is increased when the kinetic energy of the solid particles in increased as well. addtionally we know that pressure is inversely propotional to the volume. an answer to ur question can be: solid particles are closely packed together in a crystal lattice and these particles cannot move therefore if pressure is applied it is hardly to change the shape of these particles


hope u understood :)

Answer 3

It's all to do with the way the molecules are arranged in a solid. They are close together with strong bonds holding them in place.
Even when under great pressure the molecules are unable to move to any other position.
In gases the molecules are spread out when they are under pressure they move so the molecules get closer, the same with liquids but not to the same extent.

Answer 4

Solid's molecules are already completely intact thats why it won't make that much cahnge if you increase pressure.