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Yes, all gasses can be compressed. The very property of being a gas means that there are spaces between the individual atoms/molecules.

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Yes, all gases can be compressed because gases are highly compressible compared to liquids and solids. When gases are subjected to pressure, they can be compressed into a smaller volume, increasing their density.

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What would be the three main groups of compressed gases?

The three main groups of compressed gases are Dissolved, Liquified and Non-Liquified gases. You can learn more about gases and compressed gases at the Wikipedia website.


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What gases can be crammed into small spaces with ease?

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What is hazard class?

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Where do we use compressed gases in our life?

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