NEETChemistryStates of Matter
What is the explanation for the great compressibility of gases?
Options
- AThe large number of particles in gases
- BThe negligible actual volume of gas molecules
- CThe small size of gas molecules
- DThe close proximity of gas molecules
Correct answer
B. The negligible actual volume of gas molecules
Step-by-step solution
Gases are highly compressible because the actual volume of gas molecules is negligible compared to the empty space between them.