Question

State whether the following statements are true or false. Rewrite the false statements correctly.

Air cannot be compressed.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Air - It is a mixture of gases that forms a layer called the atmosphere around the earth's surface.

Composition of air -

• Nitrogen - 78%
• Oxygen - 21%
• carbon dioxide - 0.04%
• Noble gases (argon) - 0.9%
• Water vapors - variable
• Dust particles - variable

Compression of gases -

• Since the air is a gas it can be compressed.
• Also, gases are highly compressible among all states of matter.

Correct statement - Air can be compressed.

Therefore, the given statement is false.