If the Volume of a Confined Gas Is Expanded to Four

question 16

Multiple Choice

If the volume of a confined gas is expanded to four times the original volume while its temperature remains constant,what change will be observed?

• A) The pressure of the gas will decrease to 1/4 of its original value.
• B) The pressure of the gas will decrease to 1/2 of its original value.
• C) The pressure of the gas will remain unchanged.
• D) The pressure of the gas will increase to twice its original value.
• E) The pressure of the gas will increase to four times its original value.

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