The compressibility of which state of matter is high:
A
Solid
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B
Liquid
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C
Gas
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D
All the above
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Solution
The correct option is C
Gas
Correct Answer: Option (C) Gas
The explanation of the correct answer:
Compressibility: The compressibility of a substance is its ability to get compressed.
Molecules in the gaseous state have the largest amount of space between them.
This allows them to freely move around. As a result, if we apply external pressure, the volume of the gas will decrease.
So, we can say that gases have the highest compressibility.
The explanation of the incorrect answer:
Option (A) Solid: In a solid-state, the atoms or molecules are tightly bound to each other. So, as there is no space between the molecules, we can say that solids have the least compressibility.
Option(B) Liquid : In a liquid state, the molecules have some space between them. If we apply very high pressure, there is a change in the volume of the liquid. In other words, liquids are more compressible than solids.
The compressibility of which state of matter is high Option(C) Gas.