Are gases highly compressible?

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The question is asking whether gases can be easily compressed compared to solids and liquids. This involves understanding the properties of gases and how they behave under pressure.

Answer

Because of large intermolecular spaces, weak forces, and low density.

Gases are highly compressible because they have large intermolecular spaces, weak intermolecular forces, and low density.

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Gases are highly compressible because they have large intermolecular spaces, weak intermolecular forces, and low density.

More Information

Gases can be compressed significantly because the particles are spread out and there is much more space to reduce when pressure is applied.

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A common mistake is confusing the reasons for compressibility in gases with those in liquids or solids, since the intermolecular forces and spaces differ significantly.

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