Question

Give reasons for the following:

Liquids can flow easily.

Answer 1

Liquids can flow easily because:

• A liquid flows more freely than a solid because the intermolecular space between liquid particles is greater.
• Furthermore, the particles are loosely packed due to a weak attraction between them.
• This implies that liquid particles are closer together and may flow more freely.
• The liquid may flow and acquire the shape of its container because the particles are free to move.