Kinetic energy & states of matter

What is the defining characteristics of a solid?

Particles are tightly packed together and can only vibrate in place

name the four types of solids

molecular solids, ionic solids, metallic solids, and covalent solids

which imf is present in all molecules even non polar ones?

ldf

what happens to gas particles if they are not in a container?

They disperse into the atmosphere due to a lack of attraction between particles

What property of liquids allows insects to walk on water?

surface tension

why are covalent network solids the strongest type of solid?

they are held together by strong covalent bonds in a continuous network