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Question
Give the reason for the following
Solids cannot be compressed, but gases are highly compressible.
Solution
- In solids: Particles are closely packed. Inter-particle space is minimum and hence cannot be compressed.
- In gases: Particles are least compact and inter-particle spaces are maximum. Hence are highly compressible.
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