Asked by Jared Easton on Jun 06, 2024
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Of the following, which is the best expression of Gay-Lussac's Law?
A) The temperature of a gas is inversely related to its pressure.
B) The pressure of a gas can be directly related to its temperature.
C) The pressure of a gas is directly related to its temperature, when all other factors are equal.
D) The pressure of a gas is inversely related to its temperature when all other factors are equal.
Gay-Lussac's Law
A gas law stating that the pressure of a given amount of gas varies directly with its absolute temperature, provided the volume is kept constant.
Temperature
A physical quantity that expresses the subjective perceptions of hot and cold, measured with a thermometer.
- Understand the fundamentals of gas laws, encompassing Avogadro's law, Boyle's law, and Gay-Lussac's law.
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Zybrea KnightJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Gay-Lussac's Law states that the pressure of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature (in Kelvin) when the volume and the amount of gas are held constant.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of gas laws, encompassing Avogadro's law, Boyle's law, and Gay-Lussac's law.