Explain in terms of the kinetic particle theory
2007-02-23 16:52:00 · 3 answers · asked by Spector 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
In terms of definition: a solid retains both its shape and its volume, a liquid retains its volume but not its shape, and a gas retains neither its shape nor its volume.
In terms of us answering your homework question for you, you can do that yourself, especially since as a practicing chemist who's been involved with teaching general chemistry I've never heard of the "kinetic particle theory." Therefore it's a name made up by your teacher, your textbook, etc., for the simple fact that molecules move in a liquid and in a gas but not in a solid. So look at your actual notes from class for the regurgitated B.S. explanation your teacher is looking for.
2007-02-23 17:14:29 · answer #1 · answered by Some Body 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why does water become solid ice when its below 32 degree Fahrenheit? Enuf said ;)
2007-02-24 00:58:55 · answer #2 · answered by Ichigo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bcoz solid ice is not ice but cooled CO2..
2007-02-24 01:23:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋