Multiple choice

A large volume of a gas can be compressed into a small cylinder and transported easily. Which among the following characteristics justifies the statement?

  1. Large intermolecular spaces

  2. Strong intermolecular force of attraction

  3. Low kinetic energy

  4. Tightly packed particles

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Explanation

The particles of gases possess large intermolecular spaces. That is why a large volume of a gas can be compressed into a small cylinder and transported easily.