Question

Which one of the following is not a property of liquids?

• A. Definite mass
• B. Definite volume
• C. Cannot be compressed easily
• D. Definite shape

Answer 1

The correct option is D Definite shape

In liquids, molecules are not very closely packed. They do not attract each other as strongly as in solids. Thus inter molecular gaps are larger and the molecules are able to move about more freely. This allows a liquid to flow and take the shape of container into which it is poured. Thus, liquids have volume, but no definite shape.