Siti tried to push the plunger of a syringe filled with air while covering the nozzle. She found she could push it in slightly. This is because air __________.
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Step 1: Identify the substance in the syringe (air/gas).
Step 2: Recognize the action (plunger moves in).
Step 3: Gaseous state particles have large spaces between them.
Step 4: This allows gases to be compressed.
Correct answer: can be compressed
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