Question

Why is a solid not compressible but a gas is compressible

Answer 1

Explanation:

Solids are not compressible but gases are because In solids, force between the particles of solid is high. There is no space between the them. In gas, the intermolecular force of attraction between the particle is low and there is large space between particles.

Answer 2

Answer:

because the molecules of solid is tightly packed

and the molecules of gas does not tightly packed

so it happens