Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Solids, liquids and gases

Solids, liquids and gases — practice question

Which row gives both a property of a gas and the correct reason for that property?

  • AProperty: Gases flow easily. Explanation: The bonds within the molecules are weak.
  • BProperty: The pressure of a sample of gas increases when the volume is decreased. Explanation: The particles collide more frequently with the walls of the container.
  • CProperty: The volume of a sample of gas increases when the temperature is increased. Explanation: The particles in a gas are far apart.
  • DProperty: The spread of perfume particles is due to diffusion. Explanation: Diffusion is the movement of particles from an area of low concentration to one of high concentration.

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