Question

why gases do not have a definite shape but a definite volume​

Answer 1

Answer:

Particles are far apart from each other because there are very weak forces of attraction between them. They move fast in all directions. Because of this, gases don't have a definite shape or volume and fill any container. Because there is lots of free space between particles, gases can easily be compressed.

Answer 2

Answer:

They have molecules placed far from each other and the move rapidly.

Explanation:

air cannot have defined shape as it spreads widely even into small spaces . air can have defined volume when stored and captured using appropriate measures