Why do solids have fixed shape whereas liquids do not ?
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Solids have fixed shape due to strong intermolecular force of attraction between them. The liquids and gases have molecules with less intermolecular force of attraction and hence they can flow and take shape of the container.
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Because of the strong intermolecular force of attraction in solids, the particles are compact and thus solids are rigid and have a definite shape.
Whereas in case of liquid and gas, the intermolecular forces are not that strong due to which the particles are loosely held and can move. Hence they don't have a definite shape.
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