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प्रश्न
Why do gases not have fixed shape?
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उत्तर
- Gases possess more intermolecular space and less forces of attraction.
- They can move freely at any direction.
- They have the property of filling the entire part of a container by taking the shape of the container.
So, gases do not have fixed shape.
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