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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces Objective Question
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Why are gases easily compressed?
Options
A Gas particles have strong attractive forces
B There is significant empty space between widely spaced gas particles
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C Gas particles have no kinetic energy
D Gas particles are in fixed positions
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Gases are easily compressed because there is significant empty space between the widely spaced particles. Applying pressure reduces this empty space, decreasing the volume of the gas.

Hint

Large intermolecular spaces allow volume reduction.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1634 of 1872
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