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Effect of Pressure on Matter

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In which of these states of matter is the effect of pressure highest?

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Solids

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Liquids

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Gases

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Effect of pressure is same on all three states

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Solution

The correct option is C
Gases

The effect of pressure is highest in gases. They’re highly compressible since the intermolecular space is most in this state of matter.

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