Statement A: Solids have definite shape but no definite volume.
Statement B: Gases have indefinite shape and volume.

Statement A is correct and B is incorrect.

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Statement A is incorrect and B is correct.

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All statements are correct.

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All statements are incorrect.

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Solution

The correct option is B Statement A is incorrect and B is correct.
The force of attraction between the particles is strong in solids which results in them having fixed shape and volume. So, solids have a definite shape, size and volume.
The force of attraction between the particles is weak in gases. As a result, they neither have fixed shape nor have a fixed volume.

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Which of the following is correct?

(a) Solids have a definite shape and definite volume.

(b) Liquids have a definite volume but no definite shape.

(d) Liquids have both definite shape and definite volume.

Give reason why -

a) Solids have a definite volume and a definite shape

b) Liquids have a definite volume but no definite shape.

C) Gases have no definite volume and no definite shape.

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