LIQUID STATE Meaning and
Definition
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The "liquid state" refers to the physical state of matter in which a substance takes the form of a fluid that has a definite volume but no fixed shape. This state occurs when the intermolecular forces between the particles, such as molecules or atoms, are weaker than those in the solid state but stronger than those in the gaseous state. Liquids are characterized by their ability to flow and conform to the shape of their container.
In the liquid state, the particles have enough energy to overcome the rigid arrangement seen in solids, allowing them to move past each other. However, they are still close enough to maintain some interaction, resulting in a cohesive force that keeps the liquid together. Due to their random motion, liquids assume the shape of their container, taking the form of a pool, a drop, or any other shape dictated by the container's boundaries.
Compared to gases, liquids have higher density and greater resistance to compression. They possess a surface tension, which is the elastic tendency at the liquid-air interface, giving rise to effects such as capillary action and meniscus formation in containers. Moreover, liquids exhibit thermal expansion, where their volume increases with rising temperature, and exhibit a range of properties such as viscosity, boiling point, and freezing point, allowing for various applications in industry, chemistry, and everyday life.
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Etymology of LIQUID STATE
The word "liquid" comes from the Latin word "liquidus", which means "fluid" or "flowing". It originated from the verb "liquere", which means "to be fluid".
The word "state" derives from the Latin word "status", which means "condition" or "mode of being". It can be traced back even further to the Latin word "stare", meaning "to stand" or "to be stationary".
Therefore, when combined, the term "liquid state" refers to the condition or mode of being in which a substance is in a fluid or flowing state.
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