Question

Sponge is a solid yet we are able to compress it. Why?

• A. A sponge is a solid that has minute holes in which air is trapped.
• B. A sponge is hollow solid in which air is trapped.
• C. A sponge is a delicate solid in which oxygen gas is trapped.
• D. A sponge is a porous substance in which water is trapped.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

A sponge is a solid that has minute holes in which air is trapped.

A sponge has minute holes, in which air is trapped. When we press the sponge, air is expelled out and we are able to compress it.