Concept:
Matter
- The thing which occupies space is called matter.
- The matter is made up of particles and based on the arrangement of particles matter has been classified into different states.
- The matter has 5 states, Solid, liquid, glass, Plasma, Bose - Einestine condensate.
- Solid, Liquid, and Gas are states of matter that we observe across our surroundings.
- The following table defines these three states.
| SOLID | LIQUID | GAS |
| Highly Strong intermolecular forces between the molecules. | The intermolecular forces are stronger than gases but weaker than solids. | The intermolecular forces are practically non-existent. |
| Have a definite shape to them. | Do not have a definite shape. | Do not have a definite shape. |
| Have a definite volume | Have a definite volume. | Do not have a definite volume. |
| The intermolecular space between solids is absent. | The intermolecular space is moderate but present. | The intermolecular space is free-flowing and large. |
| They are incompressible. | Liquids cannot be compressed. | Gases can be compressed. |
The arrangement of particles in solid, liquid, and gas is shown in this diagram.

Explanation:
- The state of matter with a definite volume but no definite shape is liquid.
- The liquid gets itself in the shape of its container. This can be easily observed.
- If we keep liquid in the jug it will be according to its shape.
- The shape will change if the same liquid is poured into a glass.
- Though the volume of the liquid does not change. It will remain the same.
Therefore the correct option is liquid.




