What is the difference between solid and gas in terms of their fluidity
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Solids have a fixed shape and volume, with particles arranged in a regular pattern that allows for minimal movement. Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container, with particles that can move past each other. Gases have neither a fixed shape nor volume, as particles move freely and fill the space of their container.
It is called fluidity or viscosity, depending on whether the particles are liquids or gases. Fluidity describes the ease at which particles in a liquid flow past each other, while viscosity is the resistance to flow exhibited by liquids or gases.
Fluidity is higher in gases compared to liquids because the intermolecular forces in gases are weaker, allowing gas particles to move more freely and rapidly. In liquids, the intermolecular forces are stronger, resulting in a more ordered and less mobile arrangement of molecules, which restricts their flow and fluidity.
The main difference between solids, liquids, and gases lies in their molecular arrangement and movement. Solids have closely packed molecules that vibrate in fixed positions, liquids have more space between molecules allowing them to move around each other, and gases have molecules that are widely spaced and move freely in all directions. Additionally, solids have a definite shape and volume, liquids have a definite volume but no fixed shape, and gases have neither a definite shape nor volume.
One key difference between liquids and gases is their ability to maintain a fixed volume. Liquids have a definite volume, whereas gases do not have a fixed volume and will expand to fill the container they are in.
Liquefaction is the process of changing a substance from a solid state to a liquid state, while condensation is the process of changing a substance from a gas state to a liquid state. Liquefaction usually occurs with solids, while condensation usually occurs with gases.