What non-state of matter has a definite volume but no shape of its own?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking about a state of matter that has a definite volume but does not have its own shape. This describes a specific physical property of certain materials, and it's likely referring to a liquid since liquids take the shape of their container while maintaining a fixed volume.

More Information

Liquids have molecules that are close enough to retain a definite volume, but not fixed to maintain a shape. This is why liquids conform to the shape of their containers.

Tips

A common mistake is confusing liquid properties with gases, which have neither a definite shape nor volume.

Sources

• What's the Matter - NC4H - nc4h.ces.ncsu.edu
• Classifying Matter According to Its State - chem.libretexts.org