JAMB Chemistry 1988 Question 6

Question 6

Gas Laws

Which of the gas laws does the graph of volume against temperature (Kelvin) shown illustrate?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.Boyle
  2. B.Charles
  3. C.Graham
  4. D.Gay-Lussac.
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Answer: B (Charles)

Explanation

The graph is a straight line through the origin: volume is directly proportional to Kelvin temperature at constant pressure. That is Charles' law.