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Which state of matter has a fixed volume but no definite shape?

Gas state
Plasma state
Solid state
Liquid state

The correct answer is: Liquid state

The state of matter with a fixed volume but no definite shape is the liquid state. In liquids, the particles are close together, giving the liquid a defined volume that does not change when the container changes. However, unlike solids, which have a rigid structure and a fixed shape, liquids can flow and conform to the shape of their container. This ability to take the shape of the bottom of a container while maintaining a consistent volume distinguishes liquids from other states of matter. In contrast, gases do not have a fixed volume or shape and expand to fill the entire volume of their container. Plasmas are ionized gases with distinctly different properties from liquids, including electrical conductivity, and do not possess a fixed volume. Solids have both a fixed volume and a definite shape, which further separates them from liquids. Therefore, the characteristics of the liquid state align precisely with the definition provided in the question.