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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Objective Question
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Why do gases have low densities compared to solids and liquids?
Options
A Gas particles have very small masses
B Gases have large intermolecular spaces, resulting in large volumes relative to their mass
Correct Answer
C Gas particles are not affected by gravity
D Gases have strong intermolecular forces
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Gases have low densities because they have large intermolecular spaces. For a given mass, gases occupy much larger volumes than solids or liquids, resulting in lower density (mass per unit volume).

Hint

Density depends on both mass and volume; gases have large volumes.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1579 of 1872
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