The terms "definite" and "indefinite" regarding shape and volume typically refer to the properties of matter in different states:
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Solids:
- Shape: Definite (solids have a fixed shape).
- Volume: Definite (solids have a fixed volume).
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Liquids:
- Shape: Indefinite (liquids take the shape of their container).
- Volume: Definite (liquids have a fixed volume).
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Gases:
- Shape: Indefinite (gases take the shape of their container).
- Volume: Indefinite (gases expand to fill the entire volume of their container).
In summary, solids have both definite shape and volume, liquids have definite volume but indefinite shape, and gases have both indefinite shape and volume.
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