Question

Give a reason for the following.

Solids cannot be compressed easily.

Answer 1

• Intermolecular space- It is the space present between particles of matter.
• The order of intermolecular space in states of matter is$\mathrm{Gas}>\mathrm{Liquid}>\mathrm{Solid}$.
• It is evident that intermolecular space is the least in solids.

Since, the space is so less in solids they cannot be compressed easily, even if they are compressed it happens to a very less extent.