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Out of solid, liquid and gas

Which has definite volume but no definite shape


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Matter

  • Anything which can occupy space and has some mass that can be perceived by senses like touch, see, smell, etc..,
  • Matter mainly exist in solid, liquid, and gaseous state

Solid-state

  • The molecules are closely packed so that the interparticle space is the least.
  • It has a definite shape and volume.
  • Example: ice.

Liquid state

  • The molecules are less closely packed compared to solid-state.
  • The inter-particle space is larger compared to the solid-state.
  • It has a definite volume (volume remains the same even if the container differs) but takes the shape of the container it occupies so no definite shape.
  • Example: water

Gaseous state

  • The molecules are loosely packed compared to liquid and solid-state.
  • The inter-particle space is the largest.
  • It has no definite shape and volume.
  • Example: water vapour.

Therefore, liquid has a definite volume but no definite shape


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