EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -A solid has a definite shape and volume as the interparticle forces of attraction are highest as compared to liquids and gases. The shape and volume do not vary as in the case of liquids and gases.

Detailed explanation-2: -A solid is the state of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

Detailed explanation-3: -The molecules in a solid are in fixed positions and are close together. Although the molecules can still vibrate, they cannot move from one part of the solid to another part. As a result, a solid does not easily change its shape or its volume.

Detailed explanation-4: -I. The Three States of Matter solid: definite shape, definite volume. liquid: indefinite shape, definite volume. gas: indefinite shape, indefinite volume. Indefinite shape means that the sample in question takes on the shape of the container.

Detailed explanation-5: -Gases do not have a definite shape or volume because the molecules in gases are very loosely packed, they have large intermolecular spaces and hence they move around. The force of attraction between molecules is also very less, as a result gases acquire any shape or any volume.