Question

why solid have shape as well as volume

Answer 1

Answer:

any matter that is. solid has a definite shape and a definite volume

the molecules in a solid are in fixed position and are close together.

Answer 2

Answer:

Solid have definite shape and volume because the intermolecular space between the molecules is negligible and intermolecular force of attraction is maximum. So the molecules are closely and tightly packed and hence have definite shape and volume.