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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces Objective Question
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Question

What is the correct order of ease of compression?
Options
A Solid > liquid > gas
B Gas > liquid > solid
Correct Answer
C Liquid > gas > solid
D All states are equally compressible
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The order of ease of compression is gas > liquid > solid. Gases are most easily compressed due to large intermolecular spaces, liquids are moderately compressible, and solids are very difficult to compress because particles are already closely packed.

Hint

Intermolecular spaces determine compressibility.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1644 of 1872
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