why does sugar take the shape of the container it is poured in. it is a solid Share with your friends Share 0 Mohit Gupta answered this Kindly refer to the following link: https://www.meritnation.com/ask-answer/question/sugar-and-salt-kept-in-different-jars-gain-their-shape-are/matter-in-our-surroundings/6048356 0 View Full Answer Royallyhigh Undefined answered this a mass of sugar takes the shape of the container, but each individual crystal remains fixed in shape,size and volume anywhere. 0 Abhinav Kumar answered this a mass of sugsr take shape of container not sugar crystal particulary 1