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Q · Matter and Its States Medium · 45s
Consider the following statements: 1. Gases have definite volume but no definite shape. 2. Solids have neither a definite shape nor a definite volume. 3. Liquids have definite volume but take the shape of the container. Which of the above is/are correct?
TopicMatter and Its States
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Solids have definite shape and volume. Gases have neither definite shape nor volume. Liquids have definite volume but no definite shape.
Final Answer: Option A - 1 and 3 only