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Which one of the following statements is wrong about gases?


A

Gases do not have a definite shape and volume

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B

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

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C

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

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D

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


The mass of gas can be determined by weighing the container, filled with gas and again weighing this container after removing the gas. The difference between the two weights gives the mass of the gas.


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