Question

Which of the following statements are correct?

• A. Solids have a definite shape and a definite volume.
• B. Liquids have no fixed shape but have a fixed volume.
• C. Gases are highly compressible.
• D. All the liquids are fluids but all the gases are non-fluids.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A

Solids have a definite shape and a definite volume.

B

Liquids have no fixed shape but have a fixed volume.

C

Gases are highly compressible.

Solids have a tendency to maintain their shape even when an external force is applied.
Liquids have a fixed volume, but no fixed shape. They take the shape of the container.
Gases have large space between the particles. Hence, they are easy to compress.
Fluids are the substances which can easily flow. Both liquids and gases are considered as fluids.