Which of the following statements is wrong for gases?

Gases do not have a definite shape and volume

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Volume of the gas is equal to volume of container confining the gas

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Confined gas exerts uniform pressure on the walls of its container in all directions

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Mass of gas cannot be determined by weighing a container in which it is enclosed

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Solution

The correct option is D Mass of gas cannot be determined by weighing a container in which it is enclosed
The mass of a gas can be determined by weighing the container in which the gas is enclosed and again weighing the container after removing the gas. The difference between the two weights gives the mass of the gas. All the other are properties of gases.

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