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Why do gases have low density compared to solids and liquids? 

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a

Due to high compressibility  

 

b

Due to very less mass in high volume 

 

c

Due to its fluidity 

 

d

None of the above 

answer is A.

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Particles of gas have large spaces between them and these particles move randomly in any direction. Due to this, there is very less mass in large volumes and hence the density of the gas is very low as compared to solids and liquid. 

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