Why Are Liquid More Compressible Than Solid

Answers. Liquids have larger inter-particle distance (intermolecular or interatomic) compared to Solids. So, when liquids are compressed, their inter-particle distance can be reduced to greater extent than the solids.

Is liquid or solid more compressible?

The spaces between the molecules in liquids are large, so liquids have very high compressibility. Gases will compress more easily that solids or liquids because there is so much space between the gas molecules.

Why are liquids highly compressible?

gas molecules are far away than liquid, liquid molecules are also far away than solid. If we compress liquid at very high pressure, molecular distance can be reduced, so we can say slightly compressible.