Question

Give reason why?

Solids are not compressible, but gases are highly compressible.

Answer 1

• Solids are not compressible, because particles of solids are closely compact with each due to the high force of attraction, therefore, they have the least intermolecular spaces, hence they cannot be compressed.
• Gases are highly compressible because particles of gases are loosely bound, due to weak intermolecular force of attraction, therefore, they have large intermolecular spaces, hence they can be compressed to a great extend.