Which one of the following is not a property of gases?

They can diffuse

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They have definite volume

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They have definite mass

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They have no definite shape

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Solution

The correct option is B
They have definite volume

Gases lack a definite volume because the space between the gas molecules is very large as compared to the size of the molecule itself. This allows gases to be compressed or expanded as the physical conditions around them change.

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Which of the following is correct?

(a) Solids have a definite shape and definite volume.

(b) Liquids have a definite volume but no definite shape.

(d) Liquids have both definite shape and definite volume.

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