Which state of matter has a fixed volume but no fixed shape?

see full answer

Talk to JEE/NEET 2025 Toppers - Learn What Actually Works!

Real Strategies. Real People. Real Success Stories - Just 1 call away

An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

Liquid

Gases

Solid

Plasma

answer is A.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

The shape of a matter depends upon the intermolecular forces of attraction. This force is maximum in the case of solids and minimum in the case of gas. Liquid particles have intermolecular forces of attraction between solid and gas. As a result of which their particles are loosely packed with each other. Thus, liquid has a fixed volume but no fixed shape. Liquid always takes the shape of the container in which we pour it.

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity

Result Producing online coaching for JEE/NEET of south India

Largest All India Test Series for JEE/NEET

Best Books for IIT JEE

Best Books for NEET

How to Join IIT after 10th