Liquids acquire the shape of the vessel in which they are kept.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
The intermolecular spacing between the molecules of liquids is less than in solids.
That is why they do not have a fixed shape, unlike solids.
As a result they acquire the shape of the vessel in which they are kept.
Hence, the given statement is true.

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