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because liquids are just copying the shape of its container

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What are liquids defined as?

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Is it true liquids have an indefinite shape or volume?

Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container. They are not shapeless like gases, but they do not have a fixed shape like solids.


What matter state is definite volume and an indefinite shape?

The matter state with a definite volume but an indefinite shape is a liquid. Liquids take the shape of their container but maintain a constant volume.


An object that has definite volume but indefinite shape is a?

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What state of matter has a definite shape but indefinite volume?

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Hich state of matter is characterized by having an indefinite shape but a definite volume?

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Does a liquid have definite shape or no definite shape?

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not easily compressed definite mass i think


Does liquids have definite volume and shape?

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Which phase has a definite volume but no definite shape?

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