Which of the Following Statements About Gases Is False

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about gases is false?

• A)Gases are highly compressible.
• B)Distances between molecules of gas are very large compared to bond distances within molecules.
• C)Non-reacting gas mixtures are homogeneous.
• D)Gases expand spontaneously to fill the container they are placed in.
• E)All gases are colorless and odorless at room temperature.

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Definitions:

Subsidy

Financial aid supplied by the government to an industry or business, with the aim of keeping prices low for consumers or aiding the business to be competitive.

Efficiency Loss

Economic costs that arise when market equilibrium is not achieved, or when resources are not allocated optimally, leading to waste or suboptimal outcomes.

Deadweight Loss

The loss of economic efficiency that occurs when the equilibrium for a good or service is not achieved or is not achievable.

Marginal Cost

The extra expense associated with manufacturing an additional unit of a product or service.