Compressibility

Which state of matter is compressible?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Why are gases more compressible than liquids and solids?

• Gases have stronger intermolecular forces.

• Gases have particles that are closer together.

• Gases have particles that are far apart, allowing for more space to compress.

• Gases are denser than liquids and solids.

What happens to the particles of a gas when it is compressed?

• The particles move farther apart.

• The particles move closer together.

• The particles stop moving.

• The particles change into liquid.

What is the primary reason that solids are not easily compressible?

• Their particles have a lot of empty space between them.

• Their particles are tightly packed with little space between them.

• Their particles move at high speeds.

• Their particles are in a fluid state.

Which states of matter can flow ?

Two correct answers

• liquid

• gas

• solid