SSC
CHEMISTRY
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Question
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Which statement best explains why solids do not take the shape of their containers?
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Particles in a solid are not bound together in fixed positions and are able to flow freely.
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Particles in a solid are in continuous, rapid, random motion and have no definite shape or volume.
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Particles in a solid are highly compressible and have a high rate of diffusion in other substances.
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Particles in a solid have a fixed shape and volume due to strong intermolecular forces.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Solids have a definite shape and volume. Liquids have a definite volume, but take the shape of the container. Gases have no definite shape or volume.
Detailed explanation-2: -Solution : (a) Solids have definite shape and definite volume because the molecules in solid are closely packed and in fixed positions. The molecules can vibrate but do not move around which keeps the shape and volume definite.
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