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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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Gases can be compressed because
Options
A They are fixed
B Gases do not contain molecules
C Molecules of a gas are stiff
D Molecules of a gas are spread out and can be squeezed together
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Gas particles are far apart with large empty spaces between them, allowing them to be compressed into a smaller volume.

Hint

Think about the kinetic molecular theory and the distance between gas particles.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1151 of 1872
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