Select the best answer for the question.
16. How do liquids and gases differ when pressure is applied to them in a container?
A. Liquids easily expand when pressure is applied, but gases don't.
B. Gases easily expand when pressure is applied, but liquids don't.
C. Liquids easily compress when pressure is applied, but gases don't.
D. Gases easily compress when pressure is applied, but liquids don't.
Answer (2)
Liquids do not compress significantly under pressure, while gases can easily be compressed. This fundamental difference is due to the arrangement and movement of particles in liquids versus gases. Thus, the correct answer is D: Gases easily compress when pressure is applied, but liquids don't. ;
Gases compress easily under pressure, while liquids do not change significantly in volume. Therefore, the correct answer is D: 'Gases easily compress when pressure is applied, but liquids don't.' This difference is due to the molecular arrangement in liquids versus gases.
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