Matter in Our Surroundings · Class 9 · CBSE Science
Which of the following conditions is most suitable for liquefying a gas?
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medium · MCQ · Q-C3093A
Which of the following conditions is most suitable for liquefying a gas?
- A.High temperature and low pressure
- B.Low temperature and high pressureCorrect answer
- C.High temperature and high pressure
- D.Low temperature and low pressure
Solution
Gases can be liquefied by applying high pressure and lowering the temperature. High pressure brings the particles closer together, and low temperature reduces their kinetic energy, allowing intermolecular forces to hold them in a liquid state.
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