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The compressibility of which state of matter is high:


A

Solid

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Liquid

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C

Gas

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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:

  1. Compressibility: The compressibility of a substance is its ability to get compressed.
  2. Molecules in the gaseous state have the largest amount of space between them.
  3. This allows them to freely move around. As a result, if we apply external pressure, the volume of the gas will decrease.
  4. So, we can say that gases have the highest compressibility.

The explanation of the incorrect answer:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.


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