Which Statement Correctly Describes the Properties of a Gas

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which statement correctly describes the properties of a gas?

• A) A gas does not occupy the entire volume of the container and is not highly compressible.
• B) A gas occupies the entire volume of the container and is highly compressible.
• C) A gas is highly ordered, and the molecules do not move about in the container.
• D) A gas has a definite volume and shape.
• E) A gas takes the shape of the container but is not highly compressible.

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