Question

Match each statement with the state of matter it describes. Which state of matter retains its shape regardless of the shape of the container?

1) Plasma
2) Gas
3) Liquid
4) Solid

Answer 1

A solid is the state of matter that retains its shape regardless of the container's shape, while a liquid takes the shape of its container, and a gas expands to fill its container. Plasma, similar to gas, doesn't have a definite shape or volume either.

Step-by-step explanation:

The state of matter that retains its shape regardless of the shape of the container it is in is a solid. Solids have a definite shape and a specific volume. To match each statement with the correct state of matter:

• A solid (4) is the state of matter that retains its shape regardless of the container's shape.
• A liquid (3) takes the shape of its container and has a fixed volume.
• A gas (2) has neither a definite shape nor a specific volume, expanding to fill its container.
• Plasma (1), like gas, does not have a definite shape or volume. It is less commonly encountered in everyday life compared to the other three states.