Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 11 - Gases - Exercises - Questions - Page 400: 4

Answer

The Properties of a gas are: a) Gases assume the shape of the container they are in and the container's volume becomes the gas's volume. b) Gases have lower densities as compared to liquids and solids. c) Gases can be compressed when pressure is applied.

Work Step by Step

The Properties of a gas are: a) Gases assume the shape of the container they are in and the container's volume becomes the gas's volume because gas molecules travel in a straight line motion. b) Gases have lower densities as compared to liquids and solids. c) Because they have low densities gases can be compressed when pressure is applied. When pressure is applied the gas molecules come together and become closer and thus they are compressible.
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