A balloon inflates when air is pumped into it. Which of the following conclusions can be derived from this?

Gases exert pressure.

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Gases don't exert pressure.

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Gases don't have any mass.

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Gases are heavier than solids.

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Gases exert pressure.

Gases exert pressure on the walls of the container they are stored in. This pressure changes the shape of the balloon causing it to inflate.

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