Question

If a substance maintains its shape when it is placed into a different container, which state of matter is it in?

Answer 1

It's a solid if it keeps it's shape when placed in a different container!
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Answer 2

It would be a solid. For example, you take an ice cube out of the ice tray and place it in a cup. Does the ice cube change its cube shape from the freezer to the cup? No. That's because it's solid.