Which statement correctly describes the microscopic and macroscopic characteristics of a substance in the liquid state?
- A) It has a definite shape and a definite volume because its particles vibrate only in fixed positions.
- B) It has an indefinite shape and an indefinite volume because its particles move completely independently with large spaces between them.
- C) It has a definite volume but adopts the shape of its container because its particles remain closely packed while sliding past one another.
- D) It has an indefinite volume and is highly compressible because its intermolecular forces are strong enough to hold particles in place.
