Question

In gases, the volume of particles is _________as compared to intermolecular distance between them, hence gases can be easily compressed.

Answer 1

We need to remember that the states of matter are mainly divided into three types and that is, solid, liquid and gas. And each matters have different chemical and physical properties. In solids, all the particles are arranged very closely. Hence, the force of attraction present between the particles is very strong and it cannot be moved and it has a definite shape. And in the case of liquids, the distance between particles is greater than solid and its shape is depends upon the container. The gas does not have any perfect size or shape and the intermolecular attraction is very less.

Complete answer:
As we know that the volume of a particle is negligible in the case of gases when it is compared with the intermolecular distance between the particles. Therefore, the gases can be easily compressed.
The distance present between two particles or two atoms is known as intermolecular distance. In gases, the intermolecular distance is very high when it is compared with solid and liquid. Hence, the gases can move very easily. It does not have any definite shape, size or volume. And in the case of ideal gases, the intermolecular forces are equal to zero. So, the gases can easily liquefy by compression method without cooling. And the volume of particles should be negligible.

Note:
We need to know that the particles present in the gases are spread more easily than liquids and solids. And it can move very fast and freely. Because, the distance between the particles present in the gases is very high and there is no attraction between the gases. Hence, it does not have a perfect volume and shape. And the gases can be compressed very easily.