Question

The volume of a gas is doubled while the temperature is unchanged. The pressure of the gas _____.
Select one:
a. is one-half the original pressure
b. is doubled
c. varies depending on the gas
d. remains unchanged

Answer 1

think about what the molecules of gas are experiencing when the container is doubled.

all of a sudden, there's more room to move around, so the molecules hit the wall, on average, about \(half\) as often....

Answer 2

thanks @JFraser

Answer 3

YW

Answer 4

thanks but it is wrong, I thought the same but is incorrect

Answer 5

what did you select?