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"A substance has a definite shape as well as a definite volume." Which physical state is represented by this statement?
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Solution
The physical state represented by the statement, "A substance has a definite shape as well as a definite volume," is the solid state. In solids, particles are closely packed together in a fixed arrangement, giving them a stable, definite shape and volume.
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