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Using the kinetic theory explain why a liquid has a definite volume but a gas does not?

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Use kinetic theory and attractive forces to explain why a liquid has a definite volume and a shape that can vary. A liquid takes the shape of its container because particles in a liquid can flow to new locations. The volume of a liquid is constant.

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A liquid could move in your hand for example water but gas it can go anywhere it does not always stay in the same phase. when the water in evorated it causes gas

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