The particles of a gas retain their own shape and volume. They do NOT take the shape and volume of their container.
true or false
False. The particles of a gas do not retain their own shape and volume. They take the shape and volume of their container as they are free to move and spread out.
False. The particles of a gas do not retain their own shape and volume. They take the shape and volume of their container.
False.
To determine whether the statement is true or false, we need to understand the properties of gas particles. In the case of gases, the particles are in constant, random motion, colliding with each other and with the walls of the container. Because of these random motions and collisions, gas particles do not retain their own shape and volume.
When a gas is placed in a container, it will take on the shape and volume of that container. This is because the gas particles spread out to fill the available space in the container, leading to the gas taking the shape and volume of the container.
In conclusion, the statement "The particles of a gas retain their own shape and volume. They do NOT take the shape and volume of their container" is false. Gas particles do take the shape and volume of their container.