Of the three states of matter...solid, liquid, or gas...only a solid wouldn't need a container.
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liquid is the state of matter having indefinite shape but fixed volume.
The state of matter that has no definite shape or volume is a gas.
A solid retains it's shape.
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The state of matter that keeps its shape and volume in a container is a solid. Solids have a definite shape and volume because their particles are tightly packed and have little room to move around.
The state of matter that keeps the same volume but changes shape when it changes container is a liquid. Liquids do not have a fixed shape but take the shape of their container due to their ability to flow and fill the container.
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The state of matter that keeps its shape and volume when placed in a different container is a solid. Solids have a definite shape and volume because their particles are closely packed together and have strong forces of attraction between them.
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