When a balloon is inflated, there are no regions on the balloon that are easier to “squeeze” than others.  Why is this?  Select all that apply. []Group of answer choices []Gases have low density. []Gases exert pressure uniformly on all sides of a container. []Gases fill a container uniformly. []Gases are compressible.

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When a balloon is inflated, there are no regions on the balloon that are easier to “squeeze” than others.  Why is this?  Select all that apply.
[]Group of answer choices
[]Gases have low density.
[]Gases exert pressure uniformly on all sides of a container.
[]Gases fill a container uniformly.
[]Gases are compressible.
 
 
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