Give reasons for the following,
A gas can be easily compressed.

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Explanation:
Gases do not have fixed shape and volume.
Intermolecular force of attraction between the molecules of a gas is almost negligible.
So, there is a very large intermolecular space between gas molecules.
Thus on mere applying pressure, they are easily compressed.
Due to its high compressibility, a large amount of gas can be put in a small cylinder by compression.

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