Question

Which of the following substances would have a fixed shape and volume at room temperature?

Answer 1

Answer:

aluminum (solid)

Explanation:

Solids have fixed shape and volume at room temperature.

Matter is defined as any substance that has weight and occupies space. There are three main classes of matter;

1. Solid
2. Liquid
3. Gas

  Solids are particles have strong attractive force between them. This confers a fixed shape and volume on them.

 Liquids are mostly fluids that takes up the shape of containers they occupy. The have intermediate strength of attractive forces.

 Gases have weak forces and do not have fixed shape or volume. They take up the shape of any container they are introduced into.