Matter occurs in four states: solid, liquid, gas and plasma. Solids have a definite shape and take up a definite amount of space. Liquids do take up a definite amount of space. Gases do not have a definite shape, nor do they take up a fixed amount of space.

In general, gases have the largest volume, then liquids, and solids are the smallest. But you may be thinking about ice. Ice is a very strange solid which is actually less dense (so takes up a bigger volume) than water! To summarise, solids USUALLY take up a smaller volume than liquids, but water-ice is weird!

The attraction between the particles in a liquid keeps the volume of the liquid constant. The movement of the particles causes the liquid to be variable in shape. Liquids will flow and fill the lowest portion of a container, taking on the shape of the container but not changing in volume.

Because their particles move freely around, liquids can flow, and they will assume the shape of any container. Like solids, the particles of liquids are close to each other; therefore, the amount of space occupied by liquids is quite close to that of their corresponding solids.

The laws of physics say that two objects cannot occupy the same space at the same time. Waves are not objects. Waves can and do occupy the same space at the same time – in other words, they interfere with each other. The laws of physics say that two objects cannot occupy the same space at the same time.

Because it occupies space, all matter has volume and impenetrability, since two objects cannot occupy the same space simultaneously.

Answer: The forces between liquid particles are weaker than the forces between solid particles. This means that liquid particles are further apart and can move about more easily. Since the particles can move, the liquid can flow and take the shape of its container.

To transfer a liquid (or powder) into a container simply place the funnel on top of the container with the tube inserted inside. Then take the package or container with the liquid or powder and holding it above the funnel slowly begin to pour the contents into the funnel.

Answer. Yes, it flows easily because liquid is regarded as fluid and it can flow easily from one container to other.

Packing liquids for moving

1. Use a plastic bin to transport chemicals.
2. Line bins with garbage bags or towels.
3. Tighten the lids on each container and apply a piece of tape over the top to seal it.
4. Place the container in a re-sealable zipper storage bag.

Plastic bins are a smart way to go when packing liquids. That’s because, unlike with cardboard, you don’t have to worry that a spill will leak out onto other items. Plastic ensures that any spilled liquids are completely contained, and can also be easily cleaned and re-used in the event of a mess.

Wrap all opened bottles containing liquid in plastic wrap or put them in plastic bags. Line the boxes containing appliances and accessories, hair products, and toiletries with towels. Wrap fragile items in towels to protect them during the move. Label the boxes as fragile.

Can You Ship Liquids Through USPS?

• You can send non-hazardous and non-flammable items in sealed containers, as long as the package is labeled appropriately and displays the exact ingredients.
• To send more than 4oz, you need to triple-pack the container with insulating materials and leakproof, sealed containers.

Nonflammable liquids and nonhazardous liquids can be sent via USPS, if sealed inside a waterproof container. A recently proposed rule change states that mailers must mark the outer container of a mailpiece containing liquid to indicate the nature of the contents, and include orientation arrows.

Legally, you cannot ship alcohol through the United States Postal Service. That said, if it’s wrapped good and not very suspicious, there’s a low likelihood the USPS would ever find out. They’re not going to X-ray your box.

Consumers may not ship alcohol of any type via FedEx services. The shipper must be a FedEx-approved alcohol shipper, the recipient must be a business entity that holds appropriate alcohol licenses, and the shipment must otherwise comply with applicable laws.

USPS does not allow for the mailing or shipment of alcohol, domestically or internationally. On top of this, if you are using packaging that was once used to carry alcohol, any and all labeling or branding that shows it could carry alcohol should be covered, or else your package can be denied shipment.

To ship hand sanitizers including wipes, you must use USPS Retail Ground, Parcel Select, or Parcel Select Lightweight. Most hand sanitizers, including wipes, contain alcohol and are flammable in nature and are therefore handled and shipped as hazardous mater (HAZMAT) in the US Mail™.

Hand sanitizer shipments prepared under the PHMSA temporary relief notice can only be offered to FedEx Ground. When shipping in glass inner receptacle, each glass inner receptacle contains 8 ounces (0.063 gallons/0.23 liters) or less of hand sanitizer.

The short answer is that yes, technically, you can ship hand santizer with UPS, as well as things like wipes and masks. However, products containing alcohol (like hand sanitizer) are subject to IATA shipping rules.

Aerosol cans are allowed to be shipped as Domestic mail but not International mail. You must mail them surface mail only which is Parcel Post. You should ship it alone and not with other items that may cause it to react.

“Lysol is a flammable aerosol and therefore cannot be brought onto a commercial aircraft by passengers or crew,” Ian Gregor, a spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration, wrote in an e-mail.

You can’t bring any aerosol in hand luggage other than medicinal aerosols or toiletries. You also can’t pack aerosol products in your checked baggage that are not toiletries. So cleaning products like Lysol can’t even go in your checked bag to help you clean your hotel room!

There is absolutely no alcohol allowed for any USPS shipment, domestically or internationally. On top of this, if you plan on using packaging that was once used to carry alcohol, all labels or branding associated with alcohol must be covered or taken off in order to properly process the package.

You must package the alcohol in the center of the shipment, away from the package’s sides. Your package must be deemed sturdy by UPS. You must clearly label the shipment and meet UPS, origin state, and destination state guidelines. You must clearly label the package as containing alcohol.

So, you want to send your friend alcohol? The US Postal Services does not allow people to mail alcohol. Shipping with other carriers is the only real option. However, the rules for shipping alcohol are strict and the alcohol shipping laws by state vary significantly.

Six states—Florida, Hawaii, Kentucky, Nebraska, New Hampshire and Rhode Island—and the District of Columbia authorize the direct shipment of all spirits as specified. Eight states allow the direct shipment of beer and wine as specified: Delaware, Massachusetts, Montana, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Vermont and Virginia.