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Liquid gets the shape of the container when it is poured into it. Which one of the following reasons justifies it ?

Correct answer: D. Liquid molecules can slide over each other

  • A. Liquid do not have definite shape
  • B. Liquid do not have definite volume
  • C. Lieuid is highly compressible
  • D. Liquid molecules can slide over each other

Explanation

Liquid particles are held together but can move and slide past one another, allowing the liquid to flow and take the container's shape. Students may choose option a because liquids have no definite shape, but option d explains the molecular reason for this property.

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