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Which states of matter have a definite volume why do they keep the same volume?
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A substance that has a fixed volume and a fixed shape?
It sounds like you are studying liquids, solids and gases.A liquid doesn't have a definite shape; it will shape like any container you pour it in.A gas doesn't have a definite volume; you can keep it at high pressure or low pressure and it will squeeze.A solid is the third type of physical state.
Does vapour keep its shape?
No. It takes on the shape of whatever you put it in.
What state of matter does not change its shape or volume?
This is a liquid. Note that the volume of a liquid will change a bit with temperature, but remains relatively the same. Also note that science teachers are fond of saying that a liquid takes the shape of its container, which is pretty much the same as saying it has no fixed shape.
How is energy related to the change of state and the forces between molecules?
Energy is related to random and nonrandom states of matter in that all matter and energy tend toward a random state. Nonrandom energy can be directed to keep matter into a desired state, but will ultimately fail.
What are the 3 properties of liquids?
liquids freeze and boil.liquids:Do not keep their shape, they take the shape of the container they are inFlowCannot be compressed (keep the same volume)Liquids are used where we need something to flow e.g. for making a drink, or when we need something to take up the shape of a container such as a mould. A good example of this is making a jelly. The jelly (solid) has to be turned into a liquid (in this case by dissolving) so that it takes up the shape of the mould. It is then left to set (i.e. go solid again) so that it keeps its shape when removed from the mould.
What are the characteristics of solids?
definite shape and volume. to keep it simple
Dose water have a definite volume?
Yes, water is a liquid and any given amount of liquid will contain the same volume. Although does not keep its definition shape. Meinert
What the state of matter that keep the shape and volume when it is placed in a different container?
solid
A substance that has a fixed volume and a fixed shape?
It sounds like you are studying liquids, solids and gases.A liquid doesn't have a definite shape; it will shape like any container you pour it in.A gas doesn't have a definite volume; you can keep it at high pressure or low pressure and it will squeeze.A solid is the third type of physical state.
Does vapour keep its shape?
No. It takes on the shape of whatever you put it in.
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.
Are particles in this state of matter keep their shape occupy a fixed volume and vibrate in a fixed position a liquid?
Nope, that's a solid.
Why can you squash gases?
In solids and liquids the molecules are already very close together so they can't be squeezed together much more than that. In a gas molecules are very spread out so they can be compressed .
Why liquid has no definite shape but has 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.
What are some properties of solids?
-Slow particles (don't move as much as other basic states' particles)-Keep their shape unless they are broken-Maintain the same volume-Do not flow-Denser than liquids or gasesOkay 5, but I was feeling generous
Does water keep its shape and volume?
Even though a liquid can change shape to fit in to a square, circular, rectagular or evenÊaÊflatÊcontainer, Liquid still retains its volume. Liquids always have a definate volume but they can always change shape.
Why do solid states and liquid states keep the same volume?
They do not. Most materials change volume if the temperature (or pressure) changes, sometimes in surprising ways [Water for example has it's highest density at 3,984 degrees C. Lower than that or higher than that it's density (volume for a given mass) is less].
