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In a solid, the particles are closely packed together in a regular structure by means of strong forces of attraction. They can only vibrate but cannot move freely. This is why a solid has a definite shape and volume.~
It has definite shape because..
Picture a solid, like a mug, on a table. Is it constantly changing shape? This means that the solid has definite shape. Unless, of course, a steamroller goes over it, but definite shape means with no extra forces.
It has definite volume because..
If you think about it, the amount of space a solid takes up will always be the same, or definite. Even if say, a sponge, was crushed, the volume will be the same. Only the air inside the solid will change.
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Definite shape and volume-?
Definite shape and volume is a state that defines solid.
Which state of matter doesn't have a definite volume or shape?
liquid has no definite shape and a solid has no definite shape or volume
What is the state of matter in which a material has a definite shape and definite volume?
A solid has a definite shape, and a definite volume.
What has definite volume and shape?
Solids have definite shape and definite volume. Liquids have not definite shape but have definite volume. Gases have neither definite shape not definite volume.
Does a solid have a definite or not definite shape?
A solid does have a definite shape and a definite volume.
What state must matter be in to have a definite shap and definite volume?
A: Solid - A solid has definite shape and volume. - A liquid has definite volume, but not definite shape. - A gas has neither definite volume nor definite shape.
What type of Matter that has definite shape but no definite volume?
The type of matter with a definite volume but no fixed shape is a liquid. In a gas, there is no definite volume or shape, and in a solid there is a fixed shape and definite volume. A liquid is free to adopt of shape of its container, but its volume is fixed.
What phase of matter has a definite volume and shape?
Solid.
What is the state of matter that has definite volume and a definite shape?
A solid has a definite shape and definite volume.
Is the state of matter that has a definite shape and definite volume?
A solid has a definite shape and definite volume.
Definite volume and definite shape?
a solid
What 2 characteristics are needed for a substance to be a solid?
A solid has a definite shape and volume A liquid has the shape of the container and a definite volume A gas has the shape and volume of the container so the two characteristics for the substance to be solid are: a definite shape a definite volume
