Question

Which are properties of solids? Check all that apply. can change shape to conform to a container has a rigid shape that does not change easily is made up of free-moving ions and electrons is compressed more easily than other states has particles that can wiggle but cannot move has particles that have some freedom to move will expand to completely fill a closed container

Answer 1

The properties of solids include:

1. has a rigid shape that does not change easily - True for solids.
2. has particles that can wiggle but cannot move - True; particles in solids can vibrate but do not move freely.
3. is made up of free-moving ions and electrons - False; while some solids can conduct electricity (like metals, which have free electrons), most solids do not consist of free-moving ions and electrons.
4. is compressed more easily than other states - False; solids are generally not easily compressed compared to liquids and gases.
5. has particles that have some freedom to move - False; solids have particles that are fixed in place, with limited vibration.
6. will expand to completely fill a closed container - False; solids maintain their shape and do not expand to fill a container like gases do.
7. can change shape to conform to a container - False; this applies to liquids, not solids.

Based on this analysis, the properties that apply to solids are:

• has a rigid shape that does not change easily
• has particles that can wiggle but cannot move