From the list given below, identify the properties of liquids.

1. Definite shape
2. Can be compressed
3. Definite volume
4. Can flow

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Solution

Liquids have fixed volumes. They can flow and do not have a fixed shape. They cannot be compressed easily.
So, the properties of liquids from the list are:
3. Definite volume
4. Can flow

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Which of the following is correct?

(a) Solids have a definite shape and definite volume.

(b) Liquids have a definite volume but no definite shape.

(d) Liquids have both definite shape and definite volume.

Match the characteristics of the three states of matter in List I with their correct answer from List II.

List I	List II
A- Are highly rigid and have a definite shape	I- Solids and gases only
B- Have no definite shape	II- Solids only
C- Have a definite volume but no definite shape	III- Liquids and gases only
D- Are highly compressible and least rigid	IV- Gases only
E- Have no definite volume	V- Solids, liquids and gases
F- Have no definite shape and volume	VI- Liquids only
G- Occupy space	VII- Solids and liquids only
H- Are not compressible
I- Are slightly compressible
J- Have mass

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