What Happens When a Large Volume of Gas Is Compressed

question 15

Multiple Choice

What happens when a large volume of gas is compressed to a smaller volume??

• A) There are more gas particles in the same volume.
• B) The particles shrink.
• C) The gas particles would expand in comparison to the size of the beaker.
• D) Compressing the gas would likely result in gas particles lost to the atmosphere.
• E) Compressing the gas is just a physical change and so should not effect how the gas particles look.

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Definitions:

Weathered Rock

Rock that has undergone physical or chemical breakdown due to atmospheric or biological elements, leading to changes in texture, composition, or color.

O Horizon

The O Horizon is the uppermost layer of soil, primarily composed of organic matter such as decomposing leaves and other plant material, crucial for nutrient cycling and soil fertility.

C Horizon

The layer of soil that consists of weathered rock and little organic material, often serving as the foundation of the soil profile.

A Horizon

The top layer of soil, known as topsoil, where organic matter decays and nutrients are readily available for plants.