Practice mode Gases

Why are gases much more compressible than liquids and solids?

Correct answer A. There are large empty spaces between gas molecules

Explanation

In a gas the molecules are far apart and their own volume is negligible compared with the empty space, so applying pressure easily pushes them closer together.

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