Which of these states of matter take the shape of their container?

Solid

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Liquid

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Gas

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None of the three states take the shape of the container

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Solution

The correct options are
B
Liquid

C
Gas

Liquids and gases take the shape of their containers since, they do not have definite shape and volume. Only solids have definite shape and volume.

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