Question

Which of the following is not a liquid?

• A. ice
• B. alcohol
• C. milk
• D. water

Answer 1

The correct option is A

ice

Liquid

1. Liquids have definite volume but no definite shape.
2. Liquids have the property to flow because they have the less intermolecular force of attraction as compared to solids.
3. Due to less intermolecular force of attraction, they acquire the shape of the container in which they are kept.
4. Due to the presence of a less intermolecular force of attraction, the molecules of a liquid can interchange positions.

Explaination of correct option:

1. Ice is considered a solid form of matter.
2. Solids have a definite shape and definite volume.
3. The particles of solid (ice) are held together strongly.

Explaination of incorrect option(s):

B: Alcohol

1. Whenever alcohol is kept on a surface it starts to flow.
2. Liquid has the tendency to flow.
3. Alcohol is a liquid.

C: Milk

1. Whenever milk is kept on a surface it starts to flow.
2. Liquids have the tendency to flow.
3. Milk is a liquid.

D: Water

1. Whenever water is kept on a surface it starts to flow.
2. Liquids have the tendency to flow.
3. Water is a liquid.

Thus, ice is not a liquid.

Hence, option (a) is correct.