While filling a _____, ______ can be compressed easily hence they can be filled within a vessel at high pressure. This property of ______ allows their convenient filling into a small container r cylinder and also in a large volume. It also allows their easy transport from one place to another.
gas container; gases; gasses
Understanding the Properties of Matter: Compressibility
Matter exists in different physical states: solid, liquid, and gas. One of the key properties that distinguishes these states is compressibility. Compressibility is the ability of a substance to reduce its volume when external pressure is applied to it.
- Solids: In solids, particles are very close together and are held in fixed positions. There is very little empty space between particles. This makes solids very difficult to compress.
- Liquids: In liquids, particles are close together but can move past each other. There is also limited empty space between particles. Liquids are also largely incompressible, similar to solids.
- Gases: In gases, particles are far apart and move randomly at high speeds. There is a lot of empty space between gas particles. This significant empty space allows gases to be easily compressed. When pressure is applied, the particles are pushed closer together, decreasing the volume of the gas.
Analyzing the Fill-in-the-Blanks Statement on Gas Properties
The statement describes a substance with the following characteristics:
- It is involved in filling a certain type of container.
- It can be compressed easily.
- Because it can be easily compressed, it can be filled into a vessel at high pressure.
- This property (easy compression) allows it to be conveniently filled into small containers or cylinders, even in large volumes (meaning a large amount can fit in a small space).
- This property also allows for easy transport.
Based on the properties discussed, especially the ability to be "compressed easily" and filled at "high pressure" into small containers for "convenient filling" and "easy transport", the substance being described must be a gas. Gases are the only state of matter that exhibits high compressibility.
Evaluating the Given Options for Filling Gas Containers
Let's look at how each option fits into the blanks:
| Option | Blank 1 | Blank 2 | Blank 3 | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | solid matter | solid | gases | Filling 'solid matter'. Solids are not easily compressed. This option contradicts the statement's description of easy compression. |
| 2 | gas container | water | gases | Filling a 'gas container' is relevant to the topic. However, 'water' (a liquid) is not easily compressed, failing to fit the second blank's requirement. |
| 3 | water tanker | water | water | Filling a 'water tanker' with 'water' describes liquid handling. Water is not easily compressed, and the description of high-pressure filling into small containers strongly points away from liquids like water. |
| 4 | gas container | gases | gasses | Filling a 'gas container'. 'Gases' can be compressed easily. This property of 'gasses' (an alternative spelling of gases) allows filling at high pressure, convenient storage in small containers, and easy transport. This option perfectly aligns with all the properties described in the statement. |
Option 4 is the only one where the terms correctly fill the blanks and accurately describe the properties and handling of gases, particularly their compressibility which is crucial for filling gas containers under high pressure.
Conclusion: Compressibility and Gas Container Filling
The statement accurately describes how the high compressibility of gases makes it possible to fill them into containers, especially cylinders, at high pressure, which is convenient for storage and transport. Therefore, the correct terms are 'gas container', 'gases', and 'gasses'.
Revision Table: Comparison of States of Matter
| Property | Solid | Liquid | Gas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shape | Fixed | Takes container shape | Takes container shape |
| Volume | Fixed | Fixed | Variable (fills container) |
| Particle Spacing | Very close | Close | Far apart |
| Compressibility | Very low | Very low | High |
| Fluidity (Ability to flow) | No | Yes | Yes |
Additional Information on Filling High Pressure Gas Containers
When gases are compressed and filled into cylinders, the pressure inside the cylinder can be very high. This process is done at specialized filling stations. The ability to store a large amount of gas in a small cylinder under pressure is vital for many industries and applications, such as providing oxygen for medical use, fuels like propane or natural gas for energy, or industrial gases for manufacturing processes. The high pressure makes the cylinder a potential hazard, and strict safety regulations govern the manufacturing, filling, handling, and transport of gas cylinders.
Important Questions from States of Matter
A liquid is heated up to a certain temperature. Which one of the following situation would correspond to the boiling of the liquid?
Which one among the following oxides has the highest melting point?
Equal volume of all gases, when measured at the same temperature and pressure, contain an equal number of particles. Who proposed the above law?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:
Code:List I (Noble gas)
List II (Use)
A. Argon
1. In lights for advertising display
B. Neon
2. Airport landing lights and in light houses
C. Krypton
3. Light in photographer’s flash gun
D. Xenon
4. In tungsten filament to last
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:
List I
(Process)
List II
(Type of change)
A. Heating of camphor
1. Chemical
B. Cooling of water vapor up to room temperature
2. Evaporation
C. Cooking an egg
3. Condensation
D. Formation of water vapor at room temperature.
4. Sublimation
