Which list describes the properties of a liquid?

A.) fixed volume, definite shape.

B.) fixed volume, takes the shape of its container.

C.) completely fills its container, definite shape.

D.) completely fills its container, takes the shape of its container.

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Chemistry

Nicolas Gilmore

20 May, 10:55

Which list describes the properties of a liquid?

A.) fixed volume, definite shape.

B.) fixed volume, takes the shape of its container.

C.) completely fills its container, definite shape.

D.) completely fills its container, takes the shape of its container.

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Jesse Pena · Answer 1

The particles of the liquid are not as compact as that of the solid. That is why their shapes are not definite. However, its volume is fixed. Thus, liquids have fixed volume but takes the shape of its container. Thus, the answer to this question is letter B.

Arianna Glass · Answer 2

It is B: Fixed volume, takes the shape of the container

Which list describes the properties of a liquid?A.) fixed volume, definite shape.B.) fixed volume, takes the shape of its container.C.) completely fills its container, definite shape.D.) completely fills its container, takes the shape of its container.

Which list describes the properties of a liquid?

A.) fixed volume, definite shape.

B.) fixed volume, takes the shape of its container.

C.) completely fills its container, definite shape.

D.) completely fills its container, takes the shape of its container.