Question

which best describes why a liquid needs a container when a solid does not? solids fill their containers, and liquids have definite shapes. solids have definite shapes, and liquids fill their containers. solids particles will expand to fill their containers, and liquid particles will expand as well. solids particles expand to fill their containers, and liquid particles do not.

Explanation:

Solids have a definite shape due to strong intermolecular forces holding their particles in fixed positions. Liquids have weaker intermolecular forces, allowing their particles to move more freely and take the shape of their container.

Answer:

Solids have definite shapes, and liquids fill their containers.