Gases exert pressure in all directions.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
The gas particles have very weak attractive forces between them and move randomly ultimately exerting pressure in all directions.
Their molecules are bouncing all around the container because they are so small, that gravity has very little effect on them.
Hence, the given statement is true.

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