1.3.1 - THE SOLID STATE
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Practice Questions
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What is a solid?
💡 Hint: Think about examples like wood, metal, and ice.
Name one characteristic of solids.
💡 Hint: Consider the difference between solids and liquids.
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What is the primary characteristic of solids?
💡 Hint: Reflect on what happens when you try to move a book.
True or False: Solids can diffuse easily into one another.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you mix sand and sugar.
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You have a cube of sugar and a glass of water. Describe what happens when you place the sugar cube in the water over time and explain the underlying particle movement.
💡 Hint: Consider the interaction and relative density of sugar and water particles.
How would you experimentally determine the limits of compression in different solids, such as rubber versus metal? Describe the process and expected outcomes.
💡 Hint: Think about the properties of elasticity and strength in different materials.
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