Question

9. This form of matter has no fixed shape, but it has a fixed volume. An example of this form is

• A. Nitrogen
• B. Kerosene
• C. Steel
• D. Carbon dioxide

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Kerosene

Explanation for correct option:

(B):Characteristics of Solids, liquid, and Gases :

• Solids: Have fixed shape and fixed volume
• Liquids: Do not have a fixed shape, but they have a fixed volume
• Gases: Neither have fixed shape nor a fixed volume

Kerosene is oil that exists in liquid form. Liquids do not have a fixed shape but they have fixed volume.

Explanation for incorrect options:

(A): Nitrogen is a gas and gases do not have a fixed shape and fixed volume.

(C): Steel is a solid and solids do have a fixed shape and fixed volume.

(D): Carbon dioxide is a gas and thus, it does not have a fixed shape and fixed volume.

Hence, the correct answer is option is (B).