Why are the relative densities of liquids similar to solids?

Look at the definition of density (D); D = Mass/Volume Let's take a fixed volume, say 1 liter. Pick a substance that exists in all three states under reasonable conditions: gas, liquid and solid. I'm using carbon dioxide, just to be different. read more

Look at the definition of density (D); D = Mass/Volume Let’s take a fixed volume, say 1 liter. Pick a substance that exists in all three states under reasonable conditions: gas, liquid and solid. read more

Generally, solids are denser than liquid, which is denser than gas of one particular substance. (That means different phases of that substance). You can explain it like this: In solid phase, molecules are “stuck” to one another, so it is dense. read more

Density is the amount of matter in a given volume. The particles in a solid state are tightly packed together, therefore a solid sate would have a greater density then a liquid, and gas. The particles in a liquid state are together, but are able to move and slide by one another. This density is not as great as a solid state. read more