Liquid a container. Most liquids resist compression, although others can be compressed. Unlike a gas, a liquid does not disperse to fill every space of a container, and maintains a fairly constant density. A distinctive property of the liquid state is surface tension, leading to wetting phenomena. The density of a liquid is usually close to that of a solid, and much higher than in a gas. Therefore, liquid and solid are both termed condensed matter. On the other hand, as liquids and gases share the ability to flow, they are both called fluids. Although liquid water is abundant on Earth,
Solar hot water in Australia exported. Four of the original companies are still in business and the manufacturing base has now expanded to 24 companies. Water heating is the largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions from the average Australian home, accounting for around 28 per cent of home energy use (excluding the family car). The Australian government estimates that installing a climate friendly solar powered hot water system can save a family $300 to $700 off electricity bills each year. The solar hot water rebate program for financial year 2009 offered a $1600 rebate for the installation of solar powered hot water systems. The