Question

Statement 1: Liquids do not have fixed volume.

Statement2: Liquids do not have fixed shape.

• A. Statement 1 and Statement 2 both are correct and Statement 2 is correct explanation of Statement 1.
• B. Statement 1 and Statement 2 both are correct and statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1.
• C. Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is wrong.
• D. Statement 2 is correct and Statement 1 is wrong.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Statement 2 is correct and Statement 1 is wrong.

Here, we are talking about shape and volume of the liquids.
We know about the shape of the liquids.
Let’s try to recollect it.
Liquids have no defined shape. They take up the shape of the vessel in which they are put. Their molecules are in a state of constant rapid motion.
But, now if we think about the volume of Liquid, it will depend on the intermolecular forces of attraction.
Liquids have a definite volume. Their volumes do not depend upon the size or shape of the container. In liquids, the forces of attraction between the molecules are stronger and the molecules are closer to each other. Liquid molecules are not completely free to move.
Therefore, Statement 1 is wrong.
Statement 2 is right.