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Why is sugar considered a solid even though it takes on the shape of its container?
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Why is sugar considered a solid even though it takes on the shape of its container?

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Because the molecules in the sugar are structured as a solid
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Because when they are in a container it isn't just a single bit of sugar, there are many grains there. Each individual grains molecules are structured like a solid
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