Question

A _____ acquires the shape of the vessel in which it is kept

Answer 1

1. The constituent molecule in a liquid are less closely packed which means the molecules can freely move
2. Due to the free movement of liquid molecules it does not have definite shape of its own and acquires the shape of the container it is kept in but has definite volume .
3. For example water, milk, oil are liquid
4. A liquid acquires the shape of the container in which it is kept