Why do liquids take the shape of the containing vessel?

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The particles are loosely packed
So, they can move easily and also exhibits less force of attraction
Which doesn't allow the molecules to remain in their place or their place is not fixed.
That is why liquids take up the shape of the container in which they are kept.

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