- Matter in the liquid phase has variable shape
- Matter in the liquid phase has definite volume
- So, matter in the liquid phase has definite volume and variable shape

- Matter in the liquid phase has definite volume and variable shape
- Indefinite means variable
- Hence, matter in the liquid phase has definite volume and indefinite shape

- A compound is a kind of substance
- Substances are made of matter
- So, a compound is made of matter

- Matter in the liquid phase has definite volume and indefinite shape
- A compound is made of matter
- Hence, a compound in the liquid phase has definite volume and indefinite shape

Hence, a compound in the liquid phase has definite volume and indefinite shape
A student is given a liquid compound in a beaker. Which of the following is the best way to describe this liquid compound?
- A compound is a kind of substance 
- Matter in the liquid phase has variable shape 
- Matter in the liquid phase has definite volume 
- Indefinite means variable 
- Substances are made of matter