Because definite shapes are solid.
Definite shape and volume is a state that defines solid.
A solid has a definite shape, and a definite volume.
a solid
Solids have definite shape and definite volume. Liquids have not definite shape but have definite volume. Gases have neither definite shape not definite volume.
Matter that has a definite shape is a solid.
A: Solid - A solid has definite shape and volume. - A liquid has definite volume, but not definite shape. - A gas has neither definite volume nor definite shape.
A definition of a solid is a thing with a definite shape, like a table.
Solid.
A solid has a definite shape and definite volume.
A solid has a definite shape and definite volume.
A solid has a definite shape because its particles are closely packed in a fixed arrangement. This fixed structure gives solids a specific shape that remains constant unless acted upon by an external force.
The state of matter is actually to states of matter. Solid and liquid are the states of matter that have a volume,(liquid) and shape(solid).