Question

Which state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?

Answer 1

In a liquid, the particles are in close contact with each other, so liquids have a definite volume. However, because the particles are not very close or compactly packed and have a weak intermolecular force of attraction among themselves, they can move about each other rather freely. This is why a liquid has no definite shape and takes up the shape of the container in which it is filled.

Solids have both definite shape and volume due to a very strong intermolecular force of attraction between the particles. Gases have both indefinite shape and volume due to very weak intermolecular forces of attraction between the particles.

Thus, the correct answer is 'liquid'. Liquids have a definite volume but no definite shape.