Question

1. which state of matter has definite volume and takes the shape of its container?

a. solid
b. liquid
c. gas
d. both liquid and gas

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the properties of each state of matter:

• Solids have a definite shape and volume, so option A is incorrect.
• Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container (as their particles can move and flow to fit the container's shape), so this matches the description.
• Gases have neither a definite shape nor a definite volume (they expand to fill the container), so option C and D (which includes gas) are incorrect.

Answer:

B. liquid