Question

What are the characteristics of a liquid?

• A. A state of matter that has a definite volume but not a definite shape.
• B. A state of matter that conducts electricity well.
• C. A state of matter that does not have a definite volume or shape.
• D. A state of matter similar to gas that has free electrons.
• E. A state of matter that has both a fixed volume and shape.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

A state of matter that has a definite volume but not a definite shape.

Liquid state of a matter has a definite volume but not a definite shape because the liquid molecules are bound with weak forces of attraction.

Hence, the correct option is A.