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A liquid takes the shape of its container and keeps the same volume?
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∙ 14y ago
Due to the constant motion of the particles in a liquid, the particles could theoretically keep moving so that the liquid never takes a form. But putting the liquid into a container effectively throws a huge wall in front of the moving particles that they cannot get past. the particles hit the sides of the container and change direction.
The liquid then remains in that shape despite the fact that its particles are still moving (hitting the sides of the container). Because a liquid has stronger intermolecular forces than gases, the liquid stays in liquid form and does not just evaporate once it is put into a container and its particles hit an obstacle.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoa liquid has the same shape as its container due to that the molecules are not linked in any way shape or form.
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∙ 12y agoYes because its atoms are tightly packed so it has volume but no definite form.
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∙ 12y agoYES. that's one of the properties of being a liquid.
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∙ 14y agoYes, liquids have a definite volume, but no definite shape so they will stay the same volume and take the shape of the container they are in.
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∙ 11y agoIt Keeps The Same Volume.
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List properties of a liquid?
A liquid has a definite volume but an indefinite shape. It takes the shape of its container.
Special properties of liquid?
A liquid is defined as something that has a constant volume but conforms to the shape of its container. This is different from a gas which has variable volume and conforms to the shape of its container. It is also different from a solid which has a constant volume and does not change to fit the shape of its container.
The state of matter that keeps its shape and volume when it is placed in a different container?
solid
Changes shape and volume to fit container?
-- Gases change their shape and volume to match the container they're in. -- Liquids change their shape but not their volume. -- Solids don't change anything. It doesn't matter if they're in a glass jar, a rubber balloon, or a paper bag. ===== A Gas
Matter that has volume and shape?
Matter that takes both the shape and volume of its container is a gas. A solid is characterized by having a definite shape and definite volume.
Something that keeps the same volume but fills the shape of its container is called?
A liquid.
Does a liquid have a definite shape and volume at room temperature?
Yes. A liquid has a definite shape and when a liquid is poured into a container, the liquid takes on the shape of the container.
Why is water call a liquid?
at room temperature, water is considered a liquid because it has a definite volume (it does not expand to fill its container like a gas) but not a definite shape (it takes the shape of its container, as opposed to a solid which keeps its shape regardless of the container it is in).
What is the definition for solid and liquid?
A solid has a fixed shape and a fixed volume. A liquid has a fixed volume, but assumes the shape of its container. A gas assumes both the shape and volume of its container.
Which state of matter has a definite volume and takes the shape of it's container?
Only liquid. Gas never has a definite volume. Both will always take the shape of their container though.A liquid
List properties of a liquid?
A liquid has a definite volume but an indefinite shape. It takes the shape of its container.
What state of matter does not have its own volume or shape?
Liquid, take shape of container in which they are kept.
What is matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?
A liquid. A gas has no definite volume, as it's volume is whatever the volume of the container it is in happens to be. A solid, by it's nature of being solid, will not take on the shape of it's container.
What has a definite volume but no shape of?
a liquid. it takes the shape of its container
What is a state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?
Liquid. You can measure the exact volume of a liquid but you can put it into containers that changes the shape of the liquid.
Takes the shape and size of any container?
Matter in the liquid state can take the shape of a container. However, a liquid has a definite volume. On the other hand, a gas can do both, that is take the shape and volume or size of a container.
Why does a liquid have a definite volume but gas does not?
Gas will always keep expanding until it fills the entire shape and volume of whatever container you put it in. Liquid won't do that. It just lays there in the bottom. It takes the shape of the container, but keeps the same volume it had when you poured it in there.
