Multiple choice

Which phase of matter does not take the shape of the container?

  1. Liquids

  2. Gas

  3. Solids

  4. Plastics
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In the solid phase the molecules are closely bound to one another by molecular forces. A solid holds its shape and the volume of a solid is fixed by the shape of the solid. It never takes the shape of the container.

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