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True or False: Gas Compressibility
publish date: 2026/05/20 22:35:57.496363 UTC
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Determine if the following scientific statement is true or false:
"Unlike liquids, gases can be compressed into significantly smaller volumes because their molecules are separated by massive distances of empty space."
Correct Answer
true
Explanation
In liquids, molecules are closely packed in near-constant contact, making compression very difficult. In gases, molecules are widely separated by empty space, allowing them to be easily crowded closer together under an applied pressure.
Reference
Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide