Question

Why can gases be compressed more easily than solids?

Answer 1

Gases can be compressed more easily because the intermolecular spaces between gaseous particles is more than solid particles due to which it can easily be compressed.

Answer 2

This is because compression is all about bringing the particles of matter together and in case of solids particles are tightly packed and I is difficult to bring them together and in case of gases particles are loosely packed and can be compressed.