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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces Objective Question
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Why do liquids have fixed volume but take the shape of their container?
Options
A Because of the increased particle attraction compared to gases
Correct Answer
B Because they are fluid
C Because they are heavy
D Because they don't move
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Liquids have fixed volume but take the shape of their container because of the increased particle attraction (compared to gases).

Hint

The notes attribute this to particle attraction.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 894 of 1872
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