When we look at how gases and liquids can be squeezed, there are some interesting things to note!
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What They Are:
- Gases: Gases can be squished easily. This means we can make them take up less space. For example, when you press on a balloon, the air inside gets packed tightly together.
- Liquids: Liquids don’t squish very much. If you try to squeeze water in a closed bottle, you’ll see it doesn’t change its size much at all!
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How Their Molecules Are Arranged:
- Gases: The tiny bits that make up gases, called molecules, are spread out. They move around freely because there is a lot of space between them. That’s why gases can be compressed easily.
- Liquids: In liquids, the molecules are closer together. They can slide past each other, but there isn’t enough space to compress them a lot.
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Everyday Examples:
- Think about inflatable pool toys. The air inside can be easily squeezed, so you can pump them up or let the air out quickly.
- Now, think about a water bottle. If you push on it, it doesn’t change shape much. This shows that liquids don’t compress easily.
By understanding these differences, we can see just how different gases and liquids are!