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What BEST describes the physical state of matter that has a fixed volume but takes the shape of its container- Semi-solid - Solid-- Gas or Liquid?
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∙ 12y ago
the state of mater that has a definite shape is solid. solid always have a definite shape. on the other hand liquids and gases do not have a definite shape. they take the shape of their container.
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∙ 15y ago
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What happens to a liquid that is not in a container?
If a liquid is not in a container it will evaporate.
List properties of a liquid?
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solid, semisolid, liquid
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it completely fills its container, takes the shape of its container
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Gel
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semi solid
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The chemical composition is different.
Why is definite volume a physical property in a liquid state?
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What is an organ that changes liquid waste into semisolid waste?
large intestine
The shape of a liquid depends upon its?
A liquid takes the shape of its container.
Which physical property describes the temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid?
"melting point"
What physical properties of liquid that make them stick in a container?
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gas
