Liquids take the shape of the bottom of their container, while gasses take the shape of their entire container. The shape solids take, however, independent of their container.

Answer 1

That's correct! The behavior of these three states of matter—solids, liquids, and gases—can be summarized as follows:

• Solids have a definite shape and volume. The particles in a solid are closely packed together in a fixed arrangement, which prevents them from moving freely. This structure gives solids their rigidity and stability.

• Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container. The particles in a liquid are still close together, but they are able to move past one another, allowing liquids to flow and conform to the shape of their surroundings.

• Gases have neither a definite shape nor a definite volume. The particles in a gas are much farther apart and move freely and rapidly. As a result, gases expand to fill the entire volume of their container and take its shape.

These differences arise from the varying arrangements and interactions among particles in each state of matter.