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CHM 101 Properties of Gases Objective Question
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Why do gases expand to fill any container?
Options
A Because particles are attracted to each other
B Because gas particles move freely and spread out until they occupy the entire available volume
Correct Answer
C Because they are heavy
D Because they have fixed shape
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Gases expand to fill completely any container because gas particles move freely and spread out until they occupy the entire available volume.

Hint

The notes explain expansibility this way.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Properties of Gases
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 690 of 1872
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