Question

The large volume of gas can be filled in a small cylinder owing to its high____.
A. Resistivity
B. Compressibility
C. Pressure
D. Boiling point

Answer 1

Hint: We have different states of matter based on the difference in the interaction among constituent particles. Various properties of a state can be deduced by using these interactions.

Complete step by step answer:
We know that it has been established that matter has particulate nature which means that it is made up of particles. Different experiments have shown that these particles have some characteristics which are common in all matter:
-Particles of matter are continuously moving
-Particles of matter have spaces between them
-Particles of matter are attracted towards each other
We can define the three states of matter on the basis of above given characteristics. In solid state, movement of particles is mostly in vibrational form, they are densely packed and attraction is quite strong which gives them definite shape and fixed volume. On the other hand, in liquid state, particles move around, are loosely packed and attraction is relatively weaker which give them fixed volume but they can occupy the shape of any container they are put in. Lastly, in a gaseous state, particles are moving with much more energy, the space between them is huge and attraction is almost negligible which gives them neither definite shape nor fixed volume. Gases can occupy all the space available to them.
Now, going back to the question when we are changing a large volume to a smaller one, this process is called compression and the reverse of this is expansion. Solids cannot be compressed but liquids have some compressibility. In compression of a gas, we are bringing together the gaseous particles, which can be done easily as there is enough space that can be removed. This gives rise to high compressibility in gases.

Hence, option B is the correct one.

Note:
Resistivity is related to electrical properties. Gas at high pressure already has it particles close enough which won’t get further compressed easily. Boiling point is a physical property of liquids.