Answer: The state of matter with specific volume but no definite shape is the liquid state.
Step-by-step explanation:
There are 4 states of matter:
- Solid state: In this state of matter, the particles are very closely packed and do not have any space between them. Thus, this state of matter has the highest intermolecular forces of attraction between them.
This state of matter have a definite shape and volume.
- Liquid state: In this state of matter, the particles are present in random and irregular manner. The particles are though closely arranged but they can move from one place to another easily. The intermolecular forces between the particles are less as compared to the solid state.
This state of matter have a definite volume but does not have a fixed shape and they can take up the shape of container in which they are kept.
- Gaseous state: In this state, the particles are very loosely arranged and have a lot of space between them. Thus, this state of matter has the lowest intermolecular forces of attraction between them.
This state of matter have indefinite volume as well as shape. It can take up the volume and shape of the container in which they are kept.
- Plasma state: In this state of matter, a hot ionized gas consisting of equal number of positively charged ions and negatively charged electrons are present.
This state of matter have indefinite volume as well as shape.
Hence, the state of matter with specific volume but no definite shape is the liquid state.