Does a gas have a definite shape and volume?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the characteristics of gas, specifically whether it possesses a definite shape and volume.
Answer
Gases have no definite shape and no definite volume.
The final answer is that gases have no definite shape and no definite volume.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is that gases have no definite shape and no definite volume.
More Information
Gases expand to fill their containers, meaning they can be compressed or expanded depending on the volume of the container.
Sources
- 2.05: States of Matter - LibreTexts - chem.libretexts.org
- Classifying Matter According to Its State—Solid, Liquid, and Gas - LibreTexts - chem.libretexts.org
- States of Matter - ChemTeam - chemteam.info
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