States of Matter
Identify the state(s) of matter described by the substance in each of the following:
a. Its volume does not change in a different container.
b. Its shape depends on the container.
c. It has a definite shape and volume.
a. Both a solid and a liquid have their own volume that does not depend on the volume of their container.
b. Both a liquid and a gas take the shape of their containers.
c. A solid has a rigid arrangement of particles that gives it a definite shape and volume.