8. Give a reason why -
a] Solids have a definite volume & a definite shape
b] Liquids have a definite volume but no definite shape.
c] Gases have no definite volume & no definite shape.
Answers
Explanation:
a) because the molecules in solid are closely packed with each other.
b) the particles in liquids are still in close contact so liquid has definite volume, but the particles can move freely therefore it does not have definite shape.
c) The molecules in gases are not in close contact and move freely.
Answer:
a) solids have a definite volume and definite shape because their particals are tightly tighted together thats why they have definite vilume and shape
b) liquids have definite volume but no definite shape becoz their particals are slightly loose and they can take shape of the vessel in which they are kept
c) gas have neither definite shape nor volume becoz its particals are freely moving and they take the shape itself according to sorroundings
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