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True or False: Intermolecular Space in Gases
publish date: 2026/05/19 08:28:37.608674 UTC
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Determine if the following physics statement is true or false:
"In a typical sample of gas, the actual physical volume occupied by the solid matter of the molecules themselves is greater than the volume of empty space between them."
Correct Answer
false
Explanation
Gases consist primarily of empty space. The actual volume occupied by the physical molecules themselves is an incredibly tiny fraction of the total space the gas fills, which is why gases can be easily compressed.
Reference
Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide