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Liquids and gases take the shape of their container because their particles are not held in a fixed position and can move freely. In solids, the particles are tightly packed and vibrate in a fixed position, so they maintain a definite shape.

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Which of the following adopts the shape of a container solids liquids or gases?

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What does not take the shape of the container it is in?

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What do Solids liquids and gases have different?

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Have a definite shape and do not easily take the shape of there container?

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Do solids take the shape of it container?

No they don't because they have tightly packed particles. But liquids can take the shape of their container.


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