Questions: Which physical form of matter is the most easily compressed? liquid mixture of two solids solid gas mixture of gas and liquid

Which physical form of matter is the most easily compressed? liquid mixture of two solids solid gas mixture of gas and liquid
Transcript text: Which physical form of matter is the most easily compressed? liquid mixture of two solids solid gas mixture of gas and liquid
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Step 1: Understand the Question

The question asks which physical form of matter is the most easily compressed. The options provided are:

  • liquid
  • mixture of two solids
  • solid
  • gas
  • mixture of gas and liquid
Step 2: Analyze the Properties of Each State of Matter
  • Liquid: Liquids have a definite volume but no definite shape. They are not easily compressed because the particles are closely packed.
  • Mixture of Two Solids: Solids have a definite shape and volume. They are not easily compressed because the particles are tightly packed in a fixed arrangement.
  • Solid: Similar to the mixture of two solids, a single solid is also not easily compressed due to the tightly packed particles.
  • Gas: Gases have neither a definite shape nor a definite volume. They are easily compressed because the particles are far apart and can be brought closer together.
  • Mixture of Gas and Liquid: The gas component in the mixture can be compressed, but the liquid component resists compression.
Step 3: Determine the Most Easily Compressed Form

Among the given options, gases are the most easily compressed because their particles are far apart and can be brought closer together with applied pressure.

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