A substance that expands to fill its container yet has a density approaching that of a liquid, and that can behave as a solvent is called a(n)________.
A)plasma
B)gas
C)liquid
D)amorphous solid
E)supercritical fluid and gas

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A supercritical fluid is one that is above its critical temperature and pressure, which allows it to have properties of both a gas and a liquid. Supercritical fluids can fill their container like a gas, but still have a density close to that of a liquid. They can also behave as solvents, making them useful in some industrial processes such as extraction and cleaning.

A Substance That Expands to Fill Its Container Yet Has