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Which of the following is not a physical property of a liquid? A. definite mass B. indefinite volume C. not easily compressed D. indefinite shape

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Liquids have fixed volume but not fixed shape, so B.
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Answer: Option (B) is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

In liquids, molecules are held together by less strong intermolecular forces of attraction. As a result, there is some space between each molecule of a liquid.

Hence, the molecules of a liquid are able to slide through each other.

And, due to this a liquid substance does have a definite mass but it does have a definite shape as it occupies the shape of container in which it is kept.

Generally, liquids are not easily compressible as gases can be compressed more easily because molecules of a gas are held by weak vander waal forces.

Thus, we can conclude that indefinite volume is not a physical property of a liquid.

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