Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321908449
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 8 - Section 8.1 - Properties of Gases - Questions and Problems - Page 260: 8.1b

Answer

The actual volume occupied by gas molecules is extremely small compared with the volume that the gas occupies. That is why, it can be compressed much more than liquids or solids.

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The actual volume occupied by gas molecules is extremely small compared with the volume that the gas occupies. That is why, it can be compressed much more than liquids or solids.
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