What is a gas?

What is a gas?

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Science, Physics, Chemistry

1st - 6th Grade

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The video tutorial explains the nature and behavior of gases, highlighting common gases like oxygen, helium, and carbon dioxide. It defines gases as a state of matter distinct from solids and liquids, characterized by energetic molecules that move freely and fill their containers. The tutorial discusses how gases change shape and volume when placed in different containers, and how they can be compressed. It also illustrates these concepts using examples like aerosol cans and fizzy drinks, where gases expand and escape when released.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a common gas mentioned in the video?

Nitrogen

Carbon Dioxide

Helium

Oxygen

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a defining characteristic of gases compared to solids and liquids?

They can take the shape of their container.

They are always visible.

They have a fixed volume.

They have a fixed shape.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do gas molecules behave when placed in a larger container?

They stay in one corner.

They become liquid.

They spread apart to fill the space.

They form a solid.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to gas molecules when they are compressed?

They become solid.

They disappear.

They expand.

They move closer together.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the hissing noise when a fizzy drink can is opened?

The liquid evaporating.

The compressed gas increasing its volume and escaping.

The can contracting.

The drink freezing.