Question

Write the characteristics of gases.

Answer 1

Characteristics of gases

1. The molecules of the gases are loosely packed.
2. The intermolecular distance between the molecules of gases is the maximum.
3. The intermolecular forces of attraction are the weakest in gases.
4. The molecules in the gases move freely in all directions.
5. Gases have neither a definite shape nor a definite volume.
6. Gases occupy all the space available to them.
7. Gases expand a lot on heating.
8. Gases are not rigid at all.