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unlike solids, both liquids and gases can change their shape to fit the container in which they are held. however, gases can also change volume unlike liquids.
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What is a properties of liquids?
Liquids have a definite measurable volume but no definite shape. They assume the shape of whatever vessel the liquid is poured into.
What are liquids solids gasses and plasmas?
The state of matter 1- having definite shape and definite volume issolid. 2- having indefinite shape but definite volume is liquid. and 3- having indefinite shape and indefinite volume is gas, while super heated gas having nuclei in a sea of electrons is plasma,the 4th state of matter the huge amount of plasma is in our nearby, the sun.
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
Why liquids have indefinite shape but definite volume?
because liquids are just copying the shape of its container
What are some examples of how gases are different from liquids and solids?
I can only tell you that gases are does not have a difinite shape and volume . E.g air / nitrogen / carbon dioxide / water vapour / . . .
Do liquid does not have a definite shape but it does have a definite volume?
Yes, liquids have a definite volume but not a definite shape, compared to solids that have a definite shape and a definite volume or gasses that have neither a definite shape or volume.
How are solids liquids gases differnent from each other?
because solids have shapes To improve upon the above answer. Solids have a definite shape and size, whereas liquids and gasses do not. Liquids have definite volume, but do not have a definite shape, and gasses have no definite shape or volume.
What is the difference between solid liquid and gases in shape?
Solids are, well, solid, and have a definite shape. Liquids do not have a definite shape (but do have a definite volume), and neither do gasses (but they don't have a definite volume).
What is a substance that has a fixed volume?
A liquid has a fixed volume but not a fixed shape. If you put it into a graduated cylinder, it will take the shape of the cylinder. If you put it into a bowl, it will take the shape of the bowl.
Do Liquids have a fixed but do not have a fixed?
No, liquids do not have a fixed volume - their volume is that of the container
How do shape and volume defer with solids liquids and gasses?
both are fixed (unless acted upon by outside forces) in a solid; volume is fixed but shape is malleable in a liquid; and both are malleable in a gas.
Are liquids neither rigid in shape or fixed volume?
liquids are Not rigid in shape, but DO have a fixed volume
Which phrase of matter takes on the shape?
Of its container? Liquids and gasses.
Does liquids have definite volume and shape?
They have a definite volume, as they cannot be compressed. However they do not have a definite shape, they will take the shape of whatever they are stored in.
Which state of matter maintains a fixed volume and shape?
A solid has a definite shape and volume. (but the volume may change with temperature)A liquid has a definite volume but not a definite shape, and a gas has no definite volume or shape.
What are the differences between liquids and gases?
Liquids have a definite volume and an indeffinate shape. A gass has an indefinate volume, and an indefinate shape.
What state of matter has no shape but has definite volume?
Liquids have definite volume but not shape.
