Question

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

• A. They have definite volume
• B. They have distinct boundaries
• C. They take the shape of the container
• D. They have negligible compressibility

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

They take the shape of the container

Solids have a fixed shape.

They do not take the shape of the container.

This is the property of liquids, they take the shape of the container in which they are placed.

Hence the correct option is C.