On a Cool Morning (12 °C), a Balloon Is Filled

question 32

Multiple Choice

On a cool morning (12 °C) , a balloon is filled with 1.5 L of helium.By mid-afternoon, the temperature has soared to 32 °C.What is the new volume of the balloon?

• A) 720 L
• B) 11.3 L
• C) 1.6 L
• D) 1.4 L
• E) 0.20 L

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Definitions:

Internal Respiration

The exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the blood and the body's cells.

External Respiration

The process of gas exchange between the environment and the body, involving the intake of oxygen and release of carbon dioxide via the lungs.

Cellular Respiration

The process by which cells break down glucose and other molecules to release energy in the form of ATP.

Gases Exchange

The biological process through which gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide are transferred between organisms and their environment.