Question

a___ has the same volume and shape that are always the same as the container.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the properties of states of matter

Solids have a definite shape and volume. Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of the container. Gases and plasmas have neither a definite shape nor volume (they expand to fill the container).

Step2: Match the property to the state

The description "has the same volume and shape that are always the same as the container" is incorrect for liquid (definite volume, variable shape), gas (variable volume and shape), plasma (variable volume and shape). Solids have definite shape and volume (independent of the container). But wait, re - check: actually, the correct one is solid. Wait no, the question is wrong in wording. Wait, no - solids have a definite shape (not the same as the container). Wait, hold on. Wait, no - the correct answer is solid. Because:

• Solid: definite shape and volume (does not change with container)
• Liquid: definite volume, shape of container
• Gas: volume and shape of container
• Plasma: volume and shape of container (like gas in this regard)

The question has a mis - wording. But if we assume it's a trick question (maybe a typo, and they mean "independent of the container"), solid is the answer.

Answer:

Solid