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5 August, 19:24

Why are gases easier to compress than liquids and solids

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    In gases the particles are arranged further apart than in a liquid.

    In liquids there is little space between the individual particles, so they cannot pack together.

    A gas is composed of the large amounts of empty space between the gas particles meaning it can be compressed.
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