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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Objective Question

Question

According to the kinetic theory of matter, which state has no definite shape and no definite volume?
Options
A Solid
B Liquid
C Gas
Correct Answer
D Crystalline
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Gases have neither a definite shape nor a definite volume. The particles in a gas move rapidly and randomly, filling any container they occupy completely and expanding to fill the available space.

Hint

Gases expand to fill their containers completely.

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