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Why liquids have a definite volume but no definite shape?

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This is because the intermolecular forces are stron enough to hold the molecules together but not strong enough to fix them into definite positions (as in solids). Instead, they posses fluidity, and hence, no definite shape.
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  • Liquids have definite volume because

    A
    molecules seprate from each other easily
    B
    molecules do not seprate from each other
    C
    thermal energy of molecules is greater than intermolecular force
    D
    all of the above

  • Substance P at -80^(@) C has definite volume but no definite shape and possess fluidity. At -55^(@) C, substance P neither has definite volume nor definite shape. Which of the following could be the melting and boiling points of substance P?

    A
    `{:("Melting point","Boiling point"),(-92^(@)C,-60^(@)C):}`
    B
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    C
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    D
    `{:("Melting point","Boiling point"),(-70^(@)C,-50^(@)C):}`

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