* Definite Volume: The molecules in a liquid are close together and have a strong attraction to each other. This means that liquids resist compression and maintain a consistent volume.

* Indefinite Shape: Unlike solids, the molecules in a liquid can move around more freely. They take the shape of their container because they flow to fill the available space.

Think of it this way:

* Solid: Like a block of ice, it has a fixed shape and volume.

* Liquid: Like water in a glass, it takes the shape of the glass but keeps the same amount of water (volume).

* Gas: Like air, it expands to fill the entire space available, so it has neither a definite shape nor volume.