Questions
1. The introduction to this chapter says that “we live immersed in
a gaseous solution.” What does that mean?
2. How are the three states of matter similar, and how do they
differ?
3. Figure 13.1 shows an experiment that can be used effectively
to demonstrate the pressure exerted by the atmosphere. Write
an explanation of this experiment to a friend who has not yet
taken any science courses to help him understand the concept
of atmospheric pressure.