Name: Graham's Diffusion Law
Uploaded: 2019-07-19
Duration: 9 min 43 s
Description: Gases diffuse at a different rate. Watch this video to understand Graham's diffusion law, which deals with the diffusion of gases. Have fun learning!

Question

Write down two properties of a solid, two of a liquid, and two of a gas.

Accepted Answer

Two properties of a solid:

A solid has a fixed shape and a fixed volume.

The particles in a solid are arranged in a fixed pattern or lattice. Strong forces hold them together. So they cannot leave their positions. The only movements they make are tiny vibrations to and fro.

Two properties of a liquid:

It has a fixed volume, but its shape changes. It takes the shape of the container it is poured into.

The particles in a liquid can move about and slide past each other. They are still close together, but not in a lattice. The Forces that hold them together are weaker than in a solid.

Two properties of a gas:

A gas does not have a fixed volume or shape. It spreads out to fill its container. It is much lighter than the same volume of solid or liquid.

The particles in a gas are far apart, and they flow about very quickly. There are almost no forces holding them together. They collide with each other and bounce off in all directions.

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