Question

Which of the phases below are able to be compressed? A) Liquid only. B) Liquid and Gas. C) Solid only. D) Gas only

Answer 1

Answer - B
Liquid and Gas can be compressed because of the freely moving particles in them. Solids cannot be compressed as their structure is fixed.

Answer 2

The phrase below that is able to be compressed is D. gas only.
Although it is possible to compress liquids, it requires a great deal of pressure to accomplish a little compression, which is why liquids and solids are often referred to as incompressible.