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What state of matter am I if my molecules move past each other easily, but they are pretty close together?

What state of matter am I if my molecules move past each other easily, but they are pretty close together?<br/>

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R. Barnes

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R. Barnes, Analyst, PhD, Clinton

Answered Jun 03, 2019

The correct answer to the question is I am a liquid. The liquid is a state of matter known to have its molecules securely moves past each other, and at the same time, the molecules stay pretty close. The liquid is shapeless, and it often assumes the shape of the container which it occupies. Due to the little space within particles, liquids cannot be easily compressed.

Other states of matter are gas and solid. The molecules in a gas are also free moving as they move past one another. However, they do not stay pretty close together as there’s a lot of open space between the molecules. They can also be easily compressed. The molecules in solid are not free moving because they are tightly packed together. They are not easily compressible as there is little space between the molecules.

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W. Wright

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W. Wright, Biology student, Biology student, Astoria

Answered Apr 24, 2019

The answer to this is I am a liquid. A liquid is known to have molecules that are somewhat close to each other but they will not be able to have their own shape. It will take the shape of the container that you would place it in but it will make sure that it has the right volume and pressure.

There are other states of matter that are available such as solid, gas, and plasma. This is the only state of matter that comes with its own volume even if it does not have its own shape. Different types of liquids may come in different volumes and will also have different amounts of weight depending on the amount available.

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John Smith

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Answered Nov 01, 2016

I am a liquid
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