Gases have no definite shape or volume. Explain.

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Solution

In gases, the particles are very loosely packed.
There is more intermolecular space and the particles can move freely in all directions.
The kinetic energy of the molecules is high and they can move randomly in all directions. The intermolecular force of attraction is very weak than solid and liquid.
Gas can flow easily and occupy the entire space available.
Therefore, gases do not have a definite shape or definite volume.

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Gases have definite shape, but no definite volume.

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.

Explain why gases have neither definite shape nor definite volume.

Give reason why -

a) Solids have a definite volume and a definite shape

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

C) Gases have no definite volume and no definite shape.

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