Question

Which of the following characteristics best describe the properties of solids? Select all that apply.

A. Not easily compressed
B. Easily compressed into a smaller volume
C. Takes the shape of its container
D. Has indefinite shape and fixed volume
E. Has definite shape and volume
F. Particles are packed tightly together, often in an orderly arrangement
G. Expands to fill any volume

Answer 1

C.D.E

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

If A is true, B cannot be true. A is true. Try bending a solid piece of iron.

C is not true. Liquids and Gases do that. Solids do not.

D It can have an indefinite shape and the volume can be fixed. But once the shape is fixed, the volume is pretty constant. This one is iffy.

E I'd prefer it to be stated as E states it. E is true.

F Is true

G it does expand, but not very much unless you are at a melting point.

Answers: A E F

This question can be argued. I would, but not very long. It's just badly written and a bit ambiguous.