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Question
Describe simple experiments to prove that gases have mass.
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Solution
Have mass
Experiment:
An inflated balloon placed on one side of the scale causes it to tilt towards one side.
Conclusion: The scale tilts due to the mass of the gas, hence all gases have mass.

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