Three Boxes, Each Containing Molecules in the Gas Phase, Are

question 90

Multiple Choice

Three boxes, each containing molecules in the gas phase, are illustrated below.Which box would you expect to have the highest pressure?

• A) box A
• B) box B
• C) box C
• D) boxes A and B have the same highest pressure.
• E) boxes A and C have the same highest pressure.

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