(d) Liquid sulfur reacts with chlorine to produce disulfur dichloride.
[tex]2 S+Cl_2 \rightarrow S_2 Cl_2[/tex]
(i) Describe how the general physical properties of a liquid differ from those of a solid. Give two differences.
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Answer (2)
Liquids take the shape of their container, while solids have a definite shape.
Liquids are more compressible than solids.
Explanation
Understanding the Problem The question asks us to describe two differences in physical properties between a liquid and a solid. The chemical reaction provided is irrelevant to answering the question.
Identifying Key Differences Let's think about the key physical differences between liquids and solids that we can easily observe and describe. These include shape, volume, compressibility, and the arrangement/movement of particles.
Describing the Differences
Shape: Liquids do not have a fixed shape; they take the shape of their container. Solids, on the other hand, have a definite shape.
Compressibility: Liquids are generally less compressible than gases but more compressible than solids. However, since the question asks for differences between liquids and solids, we can say that liquids are more compressible than solids.
Examples
Imagine you have a glass of water (liquid) and a block of ice (solid). The water will take the shape of the glass, but the ice retains its shape whether it's in the glass or not. Also, if you try to squeeze the ice, it won't compress much, but you can compress the water slightly more.
Liquids differ from solids primarily in shape and compressibility. Liquids take the shape of their container while solids have a fixed shape. Additionally, liquids are more compressible than solids, which do not change in volume under pressure.
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