If a Mass of Oxygen Gas Occupies a Volume of 8

question 22

Multiple Choice

If a mass of oxygen gas occupies a volume of 8 L at standard temperature and pressure,what is the change in the volume if the temperature is reduced by one half and the pressure is doubled?

• A)It increases to 12 L.
• B)It decreases to 6 L.
• C)It increases to 24 L.
• D)It decreases to 2 L.
• E)It does not change.

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