Question

1. The state of matter which has no definite shape or volume is called.

• A. Solid
• B. Liquid
• C. Gas
• D. Water

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Gas

Explanation for correct option:

(C) Gas:

• Due to weaker intermolecular force and large intermolecular space, these particles have a greater amount of freedom.
• As a result, gases neither have a definite shape nor definite volume.

Explanation for incorrect options:

(A) Solids have a greater intermolecular force of attraction and less intermolecular space, as a result, they possess definite shape and definite volume.

(B) Liquids have the intermediate or moderate intermolecular force of attraction, these particles have a little bit of movement which is more than solid but less than gases. Hence it has a definite volume but not a definite shape. It takes up the shape of the container in which it is kept.

(d) Water is liquid, it has a definite volume but not a definite shape.

Hence option (C) gas is the correct answer.