What are two properties of liquid

Chemistry · Middle School · Wed Jan 13 2021

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Liquid is one of the three common states of matter, along with solid and gas. Here are two properties of liquids:

  1. Fluidity: Liquids have the ability to flow and take the shape of the container they are in. Unlike solids, which have a definite shape and volume, liquids have a definite volume but no fixed shape. The particles in a liquid can move past each other, allowing the liquid to flow and adapt to the shape of its container.
  2. Density: Liquids have a characteristic density, which is the mass per unit volume. The density of a liquid is generally higher than that of a gas but lower than that of a solid. The density of a liquid can be influenced by factors such as temperature and pressure. For example, as a liquid is heated, its particles generally move more rapidly, leading to an increase in volume and a decrease in density.