Which of the following states of matter has a definite shape?

Practice Questions

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Which of the following states of matter has a definite shape?
  1. Solid
  2. Liquid
  3. Gas
  4. Plasma

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following states of matter has a definite shape?
  • Step 1: Understand the states of matter. There are three main states: solids, liquids, and gases.
  • Step 2: Identify the characteristics of solids. Solids have particles that are closely packed together.
  • Step 3: Recognize that in solids, the particles do not move freely. They can only vibrate in place.
  • Step 4: Conclude that because the particles are tightly packed and do not move around, solids maintain a definite shape.
  • Step 5: Compare with liquids and gases. Liquids take the shape of their container, and gases spread out to fill their container, so they do not have a definite shape.
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