Original post by AlevelBiologist
They 'can' be compressed. They are VIRTUALLY incompressible. But think about it, if it was compressed, it would be a solid (as the density would have increased)
They can not be compressed in the traditional sense of the word because the molecules are still 'touching' and air spaces are contained within the gaps, whereas a solid structure has no air spaces, and no scope for compression.
Just think back to thise simple '3 states of matter' diagrams, and it should be clear.
Good luck 😊
They can not be compressed in the traditional sense of the word because the molecules are still 'touching' and air spaces are contained within the gaps, whereas a solid structure has no air spaces, and no scope for compression.
Just think back to thise simple '3 states of matter' diagrams, and it should be clear.
Good luck 😊
Not sure there's 'air' in those spaces TBH
Original post by shi26
Answer the question please im a bit confused
Try results 1-310,000.
(Christ, I despair of this generation.)
Original post by Profesh
They seem to have lost the skill of googling
Original post by Alexion
They seem to have lost the skill of googling
I increasingly fear that H.G. Wells was right.
Original post by Joinedup
Not sure there's 'air' in those spaces TBH
I know that. But it's GCSE we're talking about here, let's be reasonable.
Original post by Joinedup
GCSE answer - the molecules are as close together as it's possible for them to be.
i think you need to do your gcses again
Original post by Hashtosh302
i think you need to do your gcses again
Why do you think that?
Original post by Alexion
They seem to have lost the skill of googling
But more and more are having access to it at younger ages, THE STATS DONT ADD UP!!!
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