Asked by Terrence Phelps on May 17, 2024

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What happens to the pressure of a gas when the volume of the system is halved, assuming all other factors remain constant?

A) It too is halved.
B) It doubles.
C) There is no change.
D) The number of moles of the gas must decrease as well.

Pressure

The force per unit area applied to an object in a direction perpendicular to the surface.

Volume

A measure of the amount of three-dimensional space an object or substance occupies.

  • Familiarize yourself with the foundational gas laws, specifically Boyle's, Charles', and Gay-Lussac's laws, and their implementations.
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Zybrea KnightMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
According to Boyle's Law, for a given mass of gas at constant temperature, the pressure of the gas is inversely proportional to its volume. Therefore, if the volume is halved, the pressure will double.