Which state of matter is most affected by the shape of it container?

Answer 1

Gas, then liquid, and finally solid. Gases have the weakes intramolecular forces of attraction (the forces that hold molecules of a substance together), and therefore have the most freedom to move about.

Answer 2

Gases are the state of matter that are most affected by the shape of their container because they expand to fill the available space. Liquids and solids have a fixed shape and are less affected by the shape of their container.

Answer 3

The liquid and gas phases are affected by the container.