The state of matter for an object that has both definite volume and definite shape is the
A)gaseous state.
B)solid state.
C)mixed state.
D)elemental state.
E)liquid state.

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A solid state of matter has both definite volume and definite shape, meaning that its particles are tightly packed together and have a fixed arrangement. This is in contrast to a liquid, which has a definite volume, but can change shape to fit its container, and a gas, which has neither definite volume nor definite shape.

The State of Matter for an Object That Has Both