What happens to a powder when it is dispersed in the air?

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A gas is defined by its state at a temperature above its boiling point, allowing it to occupy the entire volume of its container and disperse freely in the air. In contrast, a powder, which is a solid, does not disperse in the same manner; it tends to remain in a localized area unless disturbed. The behavior of gases is influenced by factors like pressure and temperature, while solids maintain a fixed shape and volume. Understanding these differences is crucial when comparing the dispersion of gases to that of powders, as gases can fill a space uniformly, whereas powders require physical movement to spread. For further clarity, consulting periodic tables for boiling points can provide specific examples of substances transitioning between solid and gas states.
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what a gas is like. How would you compare it to how powder acts(when dispersed into the air)?
 
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What do you know about gas? About solid? About ideal gas?
 
A gas is such because, in the environment it is in, the temperature is above its boiling point. For example oxygen on earth. If you have a powder, then clearly it is a solid and will not disperse in the air the way a gas would.

You can look up boiling points on some periodic tables or the internet.
 
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