Gases do not have a definite shape.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
(1)In gases, the intermolecular forces of attraction are very weak, almost negligible.
(2)They cannot hold the gas molecules together.
(3)The molecules of gases constantly move away from one another.
(4)They spread out or flow in all directions to fill the space available to them.
Thus, gases neither have a definite shape nor a definite volume.
Therefore, the given statement is true.

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Gases have a definite volume but no definite shape.

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.

Gases do not have a definite shape but have a definite mass.

Why gases do not have a definite volume?

Why do solids have a definite shape and volume but not gases.

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