Why can a liquid take the shape of the bottom of its container? the particles of a liquid can flow around one another to new locations. the particles of a liquid can break free from one another and spread out. the particles of a liquid can vibrate within their fixed locations.

Option (a) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

In a liquid state, particles are held less tightly as compared to a solid state. So, they have some kinetic energy due to which they collide with each other.

As a result, particles of a liquid are able to slide past each other. Hence, they are able to acquire the shape and volume of a container in which they are poured.

Whereas when particles of a liquid can break free from one another and spread out then it means a substance is present in a gaseous state.

When the particles of a liquid can vibrate within their fixed locations then it means the substance is present in a solid state. And, they have definite shape and volume.

Thus, we can conclude that a liquid take the shape of the bottom of its container as the particles of a liquid can flow around one another to new locations.

the awnser is group 12