Which of the following is the general definition of a gas?

a
Matter that has a fixed shape but no fixed volume.
b
Matter that has a fixed volume but no fixed shape.
c
Matter that has a fixed volume and a fixed shape.
d
Matter that has neither a fixed volume nor a fixed shape.

1 answer

The correct answer is:

d. Matter that has neither a fixed volume nor a fixed shape.

This definition accurately describes the properties of a gas. Gases expand to fill their containers and do not have a definite shape or volume.