Which pf the following explains why gases are termed "compressible" and liquids are not?

a) particles have fixed volume and are able to occupy the contained in which they are contained
b) particles do not have much empty space between them, thus making them rigid
c) particles have a large amount of empty space between them
d) particles are held closely together by intermolecular forces


Ans: c) particles have a large amount of empty space between them

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