The correct description is:
b D is a solid because it retains its shape.
The table below shows the shapes of two samples, C and D, when placed in three containers of different shapes.
Shape of Sample
Shape of Container Shape of Sample C Shape of Sample D
Cylindrical Cylindrical Cube
Spherical Spherical Cube
Cube Cube Cube
Which of the following correctly describes the state of matter of one of the samples?
a D is a liquid because it retains its shape.
b D is a solid because it retains its shape.
c C is a liquid because it has a definite volume.
d C is a solid because it has an indefinite volume.
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