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Which state of matter has molecules that can be compressed due to the distance between them?
Which state of matter has molecules that can be compressed due to the distance between them?
- Gases (correct)
- Solids
- Plasmas
- Liquids
What property sets gases apart from solids and liquids?
What property sets gases apart from solids and liquids?
- Expanding to fill their containers (correct)
- Tightly compact molecules
- Strong attraction between molecules
- Defined shape
Which phase of matter has molecules that move slightly faster than solids but not as fast as gases?
Which phase of matter has molecules that move slightly faster than solids but not as fast as gases?
- Gases
- Plasmas
- Liquids (correct)
- Solids
What is a characteristic of solid molecules due to their tightly compact nature?
What is a characteristic of solid molecules due to their tightly compact nature?
Which example demonstrates the property of gases expanding to fill their containers?
Which example demonstrates the property of gases expanding to fill their containers?
According to the Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gases, what is the assumption about collisions between gas molecules?
According to the Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gases, what is the assumption about collisions between gas molecules?
How does the compressibility of gases contribute to the functioning of aerosol cans?
How does the compressibility of gases contribute to the functioning of aerosol cans?
Why is diffusion of gas particles important for heating systems in homes?
Why is diffusion of gas particles important for heating systems in homes?
In the context of gases, what does the term 'ideal gas' assume about volume?
In the context of gases, what does the term 'ideal gas' assume about volume?
How does the average kinetic energy of gas molecules relate to temperature according to the Kinetic Molecular Theory?
How does the average kinetic energy of gas molecules relate to temperature according to the Kinetic Molecular Theory?
