Question

Which of the following is true of liquids and solids?

A. Solids have a definite shape and volume whereas liquids have a definite volume but not a definite shape.
B. Liquids have a definite shape and volume whereas solids have a definite shape but not a definite volume.
C. Solids and liquids have a definite shape of tightly packed particles.
D. Liquids have fixed particles and do not expand when heated whereas solids have flowing particles that do expand when heated.

Answer 1

I'm pretty sure it's A. You can measure the volume of both liquids and solids, but a liquid's shape is based on its container.

Answer 2

Answer: A. Solids have a definite shape and volume whereas liquids have a definite volume but not a definite shape.

Step-by-step explanation:

Solid state : It is a state in which the particles are closely packed and does not have any space between them. This state has a definite shape and volume.

Liquid state : It is a state in which the particles are present in random and irregular pattern. The particles are closely arranged but they can move from one place to another. This state has a definite volume but does not have a fixed shape.

Gaseous state : It is a state in which the particles are loosely arranged and have a lot of space between them. This state has indefinite volume as well as shape.