Question

explain why solids dont take the shape of their container, but liquids and gases can take the shape of their container. think about the particles that make them up and their kinetic energy. (4 points)

Explanation:

Solids have particles with low kinetic energy, tightly packed in fixed positions by strong intermolecular forces, maintaining a definite shape. Liquids have more kinetic energy, allowing particles to move past each other and take the shape of the container as forces are weaker. Gases have high - kinetic energy, with particles moving freely and filling the entire container due to very weak intermolecular forces.

Answer:

Solids have particles with low kinetic energy held tightly in fixed positions by strong intermolecular forces, giving them a definite shape. Liquids have more kinetic energy, with particles able to move past one another, so they take the shape of their container as the intermolecular forces are weaker. Gases have high kinetic energy, with particles moving freely and filling the container because the intermolecular forces are extremely weak.