liquids take the shape of the bottom of their container while gases take the shape of their entire container. the shape solids take, is independent of their container. in 3-5 sentences, explain these patterns
The shape that liquids take is due to their ability to flow and occupy any space available within their container. They do not have a fixed shape because their molecules are constantly moving and sliding past each other. On the other hand, gases have no definite shape because their molecules are free to move and spread out in all directions, filling the entire volume of the container. Solids, however, have a fixed shape because their molecules are tightly packed and held together by strong intermolecular forces, preventing them from easily changing their arrangement. Therefore, the shape of solids remains independent of the container they are placed in.
