As we know that sugar and salt are solids. When we put them into a container of any shape and size sugar or salt will attain the shape of that container. So why we say that solids havr definite shape and volume. Give reasons?

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All solids have a definite shape and a definite volume. Sugar and salt crystals have a definite shape and a definite volume. Even when we pour the crystals in a container they maintain their properties.

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