Why Are Gases Compressible Whereas Solids Are Not Compressible

question 46

Multiple Choice

Why are gases compressible whereas solids are not compressible?

• A)Particles in a gas are held closely together by magnetic forces.
• B)Particles in a gas have a large amount of empty space between them.
• C)Particles in a gas move slowly relative to particles in a solid.
• D)Particles in a gas are held closely together by intermolecular forces.

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