Question

describing the states of matter (pages 68-70)
is the following sentence true or false? the fact that a copper wire can be bent shows that some solids do not have a definite shape.

true

false

Explanation:

Solids have a definite shape and volume. A copper wire can be bent because it is malleable (a property of some solids), but it still has a definite shape in its unbent state and retains a definite shape after bending (just a different one). The ability to be bent does not mean the solid lacks a definite shape. So the statement is false.

Answer:

False