Question

Why solids are rigid?

Answer 1

Solid:

• Solids may be easily identified from liquids and gases, due to their rigidity, strong mechanical properties, and distinct shapes.
• Solid is one of the crucial states of matter.

The rigidness of Solid:

• Strong intermolecular forces hold the atoms of solids together.
• Atoms in a lattice maintain their typical positions.
• The atoms' kinetic energy is little since they are essentially immobile.
• A solid becomes hard due to the presence of strong intermolecular forces and negligible mobility of constituent atoms.