Which of the following is a characteristic of liquids?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Answer and Explanation
Correct Answer: Option 2 (No fixed shape but fixed volume)
Explanation:
The main characteristic of liquids is that they have a definite volume, but they do not have a definite shape. Liquids take the shape of whatever container they are poured into. This is because the force of attraction between the particles of liquids is less than that of solids, allowing them to move freely.
Additional Facts
Incompressibility: Liquids cannot be easily compressed because the distance between their particles is very small.
Fluidity: Liquids have the property of flowing, hence they are called 'liquids'.
Other States of Matter:
Solid: Definite shape and definite volume.
Gas: Neither definite shape nor definite volume.
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