Question

Susan needs to measure and heat the chemical she wants to use in an experiment with a graduated cylinder.

Answer 1

Liquids have a medium shape and volume. The particles can move or slide past each other due to the small space available for movement. It cannot be compressed further due to the repulsive forces that act between them. The kinetic energy is medium too. These are the reason why liquids must be placed in a container or vessel to contain them. Beakers, Flasks, and graduated cylinders can contain the liquid. They are like glasses except they are shaped to achieve a specific measurement. Rulers cannot contain the liquid.