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The gas will compress easily, while the liquid will remain unchanged.
Both the gas and the liquid will compress equally.
The gas will not compress at all, while the liquid will change its state.
The liquid will evaporate due to compression of the gas.
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Gas molecules are far apart, so a lot of space can be taken away when pressure is applied. Other options are incorrect because The belief that liquids compress like gases is wrong; Some think a gas will not compress at all.
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States of Matter
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States of Matter refer to the physical forms substances can exist in, such as solid, liquid, and gas. Liquids are incompressible due to closely packed molecules, while gases are compressible since their molecules are far apart. Understanding the differences in molecular arrangement helps explain properties like compressibility and density.
Topic Definition
States of Matter refer to the physical forms substances can exist in, such as solid, liquid, and gas. Liquids are incompressible due to closely packed molecules, while gases are compressible since their molecules are far apart. Understanding the differences in molecular arrangement helps explain properties like compressibility and density.
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