Question

Which state of matter has a definite volume and takes the shape of its container

Answer 1

Liquid.
Imagine pouring water into a cup--the liquid takes up the same amount of space (volume) as it did before you poured it and it can take the shape of the cup it is poured into.

Solids have a definite volume but can't take the shape of its container.
Gas can take the shape of its container, but does not have a definite volume.

Answer 2

Liquid

Step-by-step explanation:

Solids have definite shape and definite volume. Since, they have a definite shape, they do not take the shape of the container they are kept in.

Liquids do not have a definite shape but have a definite volume. So, they take the shape of the container they are kept in. You can pour them into a bottle, a glass, or even a polybag. They will take the shape of the container they are kept in.

Gasses neither have a definite shape or a definite volume. So, they also take the shape of the container they are kept in but they do not have a definite volume either.

Therefore, the answer is "Liquid".