Question

sugar and salt can take place the shape of a container why they are called solids

Answer 1

The particle of salt and sugar are very fine that is why they take shape of container in which they are kept

Answer 2

Although sugar and salt can take place the shape of container they are called as solids

• If we look closely into the jar the granules of sugar and salt does not completely fills the jar

• There would be air gaps present between the granules which is unlikely on the case of liquids

• To examine more closely pour water in the sugar container which will not increase the height of particles in container upto certain extent

• The water fills up the gaps present between the sugar or salt granules