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Question 12 • Physical Science

Which statement gives two characteristics of all liquids?

Answer
A
They have atoms that vibrate in place and have a definite shape.
B
They spread out to fill space and have atoms that vibrate in place.
C
They will change shape to fit a container and have definite volume.
D
They have definite volume and have atoms that move freely in all directions.

Explanation

Liquids have a definite volume, but they do not have a definite shape. They flow and take the shape of the container they are in, so the statement that they change shape to fit a container and have definite volume describes liquids. Atoms that vibrate in place are characteristic of solids, while particles that move freely in all directions are characteristic of gases.

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