Question

Why do liquids take the shape of containers in which they are placed but not solids

Answer 1

Explanation:

Like the particles of a solid, particles in a liquid are subject to intermolecular attraction; however, liquid particles have more space between them, so they are not fixed in position. ... Liquids will flow and fill the lowest portion of a container, taking on the shape of the container but not changing in volume

Answer 2

Answer:

liquids have  no fixed but fixed volume so they take the shape of the container in which they are placed  whereas solids have fixed shape and fixed volume and have a definite shape so solids do not take the shape of the container

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