Ch matter in our surroundings (extra

questions)
Q1: What is compressibility?
A1: Compressibility refers to the property of a
substance that allows it to decrease in volume
when subjected to an external force, such as
pressure.
Q2: Can you explain the concept of
compressibility in gases?
A2: Gases are highly compressible because
their particles are widely spaced and have
weak intermolecular forces. When pressure is
applied, the gas particles can be forced closer
together, resulting in a decrease in volume.
Q3: How does compressibility differ between
solids, liquids, and gases?
A3: Solids are generally considered to be
incompressible because their particles are
closely packed and have strong
intermolecular forces. Liquids have moderate
compressibility compared to solids and gases
due to their relatively close particle
arrangement. Gases have the highest
compressibility because their particles are far
apart and have weak intermolecular forces.
Q4: What is fluidity?
A4: Fluidity is the ability of a substance to
flow and take the shape of its container.
Substances that exhibit fluidity include liquids
and gases.
Q5: How does fluidity relate to the
arrangement of particles?
A5: Substances with particles that can move
past each other easily exhibit fluidity. In
liquids, the particles are more mobile than in
solids, allowing them to flow. Gases have the
highest degree of fluidity because their
particles have the greatest freedom of
movement.
Q6: Provide examples of substances with high
fluidity. A6: Examples of substances with high
fluidity include water, air, and other liquids
and gases.
Q7: What is rigidity?
A7: Rigidity is the opposite of fluidity and
refers to the inability of a substance to flow.
Rigid substances maintain their shape and
volume even when subjected to external
forces.
Q8: Can you give examples of rigid
substances?
A8: Examples of rigid substances include most
solids, such as metals, rocks, and wood.
Q9: How does rigidity relate to the
arrangement of particles?
A9: Rigidity is a result of strong intermolecular
forces and a fixed arrangement of particles
within a substance. In solids, the particles are
tightly packed and cannot move past each
other, leading to a rigid structure.
Q10: Explain how changes in temperature and
pressure affect the compressibility, fluidity,
and rigidity of substances.
A10: Changes in temperature and pressure
can affect the compressibility, fluidity, and
rigidity of substances. For example, increasing
the temperature of a gas can increase its
compressibility by providing the particles with
more kinetic energy to overcome
intermolecular forces. Similarly, applying
pressure to a rigid substance can cause it to
become more compressible or even exhibit
some fluid-like behavior under extreme
conditions.