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1) Which of the following statements about gases is false?

A) Gases are highly compressible.
B) Distances between molecules of gas are very large compared to bond within
molecules.
C) Non-reacting gas mixtures are homogeneous.
D) Gases expand spontaneously to fill the container they are placed in.
E) All gases are colorless and odorless at room temperature.

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Answer:

E

Step-by-step explanation:

Not all gases are colourless and odourless at room temperature. Chlorine gas has a characteristic greenish-yellow colour at room temperature, hydrogen sulfide on the other hand has a characteristic pungent odour at room temperature

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