Question 5
Gas LawsAn increase in the pressure exerted on a gas at a constant temperature results in
- A.a decrease in the number of effective collisions
- B.a decrease in volume
- C.an increase in the average inter-molecular distance
- D.an increase in volume.
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Answer: B (a decrease in volume)
Explanation
Boyle's law: at constant temperature, raising the pressure makes the volume smaller.