wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Assertion :Liquids are less compressible than gases. Reason: Very small free space is available between molecules in gases.

A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
There is no space between the individual particles of liquid , so liquid are less compressible than gases.
Gases are compressible because most of the volume of a gas is composed of the large amounts of empty space between the gas particles.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
similar_icon
Similar questions
View More
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
States of Matter
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon