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The particles of a liquid are able to slide past one another, making them fluid. This allows them to take the shape of their containers.
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Densely packed arrangement of particles that take the shape of their container?
liquids because water and other liquids take shapes of their containers
Why can liquids and gases take the shape of their containers but solids cant?
Because a solid is.. well, solid. Liquids morph, because they aren't "hard"
Which two states share the property of changing shape in different containers?
Liquids and gases
What form of matter takes shape of container that it occupies?
Both a liquid and a gas take the shape of their containers. The difference is that the liquid has a definite volume, and the gas simply diffuses to all portions of the container it is put in.
if Fluids can flow and change shape to fit their containers Which two states are fluids?
liquids and gases (apex)
Why do gases take the shape of their containers?
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In which state of matter can material take the shape of their containers?
Superfluidity
Which states of matter can materials take the shape of their containers?
Superfluidity
Which states of matter doesn't take the shapes of their containers?
Solids do not take the shape of the container
Does a solid retains shape or takes the shape of its container?
Solids retain their shape. It is liquids, gasses, and plasmas that take the shape of their containers.
Which state of matter has a define size and shape?
Solids. Gas and liquids take the shape of their containers and therefore don't have a definite size or shape
Which states take the shape of their own?
Liquids and gasses assume the shape of their containers. Solids do not. There are also other states of matter.
What are some characteristics of liqiuds?
Liquids have definite volume but no definite shape, allowing them to flow and take the shape of their container. They have higher density compared to gases but lower density than solids. Liquids are not easily compressed and exhibit surface tension.
What state of matter changes shape when placed into a container?
Both a gas (carbon dioxide) and a liquid (water) will take on the shape of the containers.
Which state of matter has a definite volume and no definite shape and takes the shape of its container?
Liquids have no definite volume or shape and take the shape of their containers.
The different types of chlorine?
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What are the properties all solids have in common?
The common properties of solids is that they have definite shape and a definite volume. They do not take the shape of the containers like the liquids.
