Asked by Cullen Runyon on Mar 10, 2024
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How compressible are gases when compared to liquids and solids?
A) Harder to compress
B) Slightly more compressible
C) Far more compressible
D) Roughly equal in compressibility
Intermolecular Forces
Forces of attraction or repulsion which act between neighboring particles (atoms, molecules, or ions) influencing the properties of substances.
Compressible
Describes a characteristic of materials or substances that can have their volume significantly reduced under pressure.
- Understand the properties of gases, including compressibility and intermolecular forces.
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Thandie MatthewsMar 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Gases are far more compressible than liquids and solids due to the large amount of space between their particles, which can be reduced under pressure.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the properties of gases, including compressibility and intermolecular forces.