Phases or Matter

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Gases

Gases are a state of matter characterized by particles that are widely spaced and move freely in all directions. They have neither a fixed shape nor a fixed volume, expanding to fill the container they are in. Gases are highly compressible and exhibit properties such as pressure, temperature, and volume, which are related by the gas laws. Examples include oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide, which are essential for various natural and industrial processes.