Question

Both solids and gases

• A)

  possess well outlined surfaces

• B)

  have definite volume

• C)

  have definite shape

• D)

  occupy space

68.27% got it right!Answer:DSolution:

This question is successfully answered by the student who knows the difference between the properties of solids and gases. Both, solids and gases have volume. Hence, they both have ability to occupy space.

The correct answer is D.

So wouldnt B be right too? Cz its cz of the definite volume that they can occupy space.

Answer 1

Both solids and gases occupy space. But gases gases occupy the entire space of the vessel in which they are kept because they donot have a definite volume. The particles of gases are free to move and thus present at each corner of the vessel. Whereas, solids have a definite volume and thus occupy a fixed space. They donot fill the entire vessel. The particles of solids are fixed at their positions and only vibrate at their position.