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Q: Why are gases relatively easy to compress?
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Why does gas expend when heated and easy to compress?

The intermolecular forces in gases are weak.


Which state of matter cannot be compressed?

Solids and liquids are difficult compress. Gases, however, are easy; they respond to changes in temperature and volume.


Why are solids not easy to compress as gases?

The molecules of solid are already intact that you cannot compress them any further unless there are spaces left.


What are two characteristics of fluids?

Fluids can be either liquids or gases. Gas is easy to compress and expands to fill its container while liquid is hard to compress.


Can a gas be compressed?

Gases can be compressed,this is because they have small particles and can fit into smaller spaces, for example:they can be squeezed into aerol cans


Can you compress helium?

Yes, you can compress all gases, including helium.


Are liquids easy to compress?

yes it is true well i think so its just what my friend told me sorry if wrong conplane if you want to


Why are gases so easily compressible where as it is a almost impossible to compress a solid or liquid?

There is plenty of space between the molecules of a gas but relatively little between those of a solid or liquid.


What are the traits of a gas?

The traits of gas are no definite volume, shape and mass. Gases are also easy to compress and can occupy far more spaces than solids and liquids from which they form.


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Struts can be a very dangerous I would recomend you take your vehicle to a worthy mechanic. If you have the right tools to where you can compress the coil springs than it is a relatively easy job.


Properties of gases?

Properties ofGASES: usually float, they are in bottle or balloons, they are easy to compress, they expand to fill their containers & they occupy far more space than the liquids of solids from which they form.


What is the main purpose of a piston?

To compress gases in order to create a controlled expansion of gases thus allowing the piston to descend