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Gases/Gasses
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Gases vs. Gasses
Gases
Substances in a state of matter with no fixed shape that expand to fill their container
Examples:
Synonyms:
vapors
air
fluids
Antonyms:
solids
liquids
Gasses
Substances in a state of matter where particles move freely, not liquid or solid
Examples:
Synonyms:
vapors
aerosols
fumes
Antonyms:
liquids
solids
Ways to tell them apart:
Gases
is the plural of
gas
referring primarily to matter in a gaseous state.
Gasses
is a verb referring to the act of emitting or being affected by gas.
Think of
masses
which refers to a large collection, like
gases
referring to multiple types of gas.
The double
s
in
gasses
makes it a verb, just like
passes
.
Visualizing a gas tank being filled helps distinguish
gasses
(as in putting gas) from
gases
(the state of matter).
When to use gases:
When to use gasses:
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