Gases expand a lot on heating.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
The intermolecular distance between the molecules of gases is very large.
This results in an almost negligible intermolecular force of attraction between them.
Due to this, molecules are very loosely packed.
So, on heating, they expand a lot.
Hence, the given statement is true.

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