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Which physical state of matter is the least compressible?
Which physical state of matter is the least compressible?
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Compressibility is the measure of how much a given volume changes instantaneously when placed under pressure. The least compressible state of matter is solid because-
- Solids have definite shape and definite volume as the particles are densely packed due to the intermolecular spaces between them.
- As there is little space between the molecules or atoms they are not easily compressed.
- Hence, solids are rigid and cannot be shaped and cannot be compressed they are incompressible
- On the other hand, the liquid is compressible a bit due to its loosely packed structure while gases are highly compressible due to their loosely packed structure.
Compressibility is the measure of how much a given volume changes instantaneously when placed under pressure. The least compressible state of matter is solid because-
- Solids have definite shape and definite volume as the particles are densely packed due to the intermolecular spaces between them.
- As there is little space between the molecules or atoms they are not easily compressed.
- Hence, solids are rigid and cannot be shaped and cannot be compressed they are incompressible
- On the other hand, the liquid is compressible a bit due to its loosely packed structure while gases are highly compressible due to their loosely packed structure.
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