Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Liquids, Solids, and Intermolecular Forces - Exercises - Questions - Page 440: 4

Answer

Liquids have definite shape and indefinite volume. They are not easily compressible.

Work Step by Step

Molecules in liquids have more freedom than those in solids. They are typically less dense than solids, but far more dense than gases. They have escaped some of the intermolecular attractions, but still remain in close proximity to other molecules.
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