A substance has neither a fixed shape nor a fixed volume. Which physical state described by these property?

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A substance which has neither a fixed shape nor a fixed volume is in a gaseous state, which is the physical state of the same substance.
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A substance has neither a fixed shape nor a fixed volume. Which physical state described by these property?

Dear Student, A substance which has neither a fixed shape nor a fixed volume is in a gaseous state, which is the physical state of the same substance.​​​ ​​​​Regards

Dear Student,
A substance which has neither a fixed shape nor a fixed volume is in a gaseous state, which is the physical state of the same substance.
Regards