For each of the physical state characterizations, select from the response list the physical state or states to which the characterizations apply: definite volume.
A) liquid state only
B) solid state only
C) both liquid and solid states
D) both gaseous and liquid states

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Definite volume means that the substance has a fixed amount of space it occupies, which is true for both the liquid and solid states. In the gaseous state, the substance expands to fill the volume of the container, so it does not have a definite volume.

For Each of the Physical State Characterizations, Select from the Response