Question

Solid have

• A. Definite volume ,definite shape and are not compressible
• B. Definite volume, no definite shape and are highly compressible
• C. Definite volume, no definite shape and are slightly compressible
• D. No definite volume, no definite shape and are highly compressible

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Definite volume ,definite shape and are not compressible

Concept: Definition: Anything or everything which occupies space, possesses mass and offers resistance to any stress applied on it is called matter.

Explanation for correct option:

option (a) Solid have definite volume ,definite shape and are not compressible. Solid have mass and occupy space. Example: Stones, wood, metals like iron, copper, nickel, etc., ice, sand, rock etc.

Explanation for incorrect option:

option (b) Definite volume, no definite shape and are highly compressible is definition of liquid . Example: Water, kerosene, petrol, alcohol, benzene, milk, etc.
option (c) Definite volume, no definite shape and are slightly compressible.

option (d) No definite volume, no definite shape and are highly compressible is definition of gas. Example: Air, oxygen, carbon dioxide,

Final Answer: solid have definite volume ,definite shape and are not compressible.