Question

Which of the following has a definite volume but no definite shape?a.)solidb.)liquid c.)plasmad.)gas

Answer 1

ANSWER

b. liquid

EXPLANATION

For each of these options, their volume and shape characteristics are:

Solids:

• Definite volume

,

• Definite shape

Liquids:

• Definite volume

,

• No definite shape

Plasma:

• No definite volume

,

• No definite shape

Gases:

• No definite volume

,

• No definite shape

Liquids, gases, and plasma take the shape of the container.

Hence, the state of matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape is liquid.