Question

Liquids can flow and take the shape of the container they are poured into. Explain.

Answer 1

The above-given statement can be explained by the following points:

• The property of a substance by which it can flow is called its fluidity and the substances are called fluids(liquids and gases).
• The liquids possess the property of fluidity as they have intermediate intermolecular forces of attraction that allow them to flow.
• These intermediate forces of attraction show that the molecules are loosely attached, hence liquids do not have a definite shape.
• Since molecules are attached that means they have a fixed volume.

Therefore, from the above points, it can be proved that liquids can flow and take the shape of the container they are poured into.