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The physical properties of gases are characterised by their loose molecular structure. Thus, gas is more susceptible to external factors compared to liquids or solid materials. Gas has higher entropy than solids. This makes gases more vulnerable to pressure and temperature changes. The entropy of gases changes with temperature and pressure. These characteristics have been known for centuries and described by physicists.
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Rusoke-Dierich, O. (2018). Physical Behaviour of Gas. In: Diving Medicine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-73836-9_8
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