Consider Two Cylinders of Gas Identical in All Respects Except

question 88

Multiple Choice

Consider two cylinders of gas identical in all respects except that one contains O₂ and the other He. Both hold the same volume of gas at STP and are closed by a movable piston at one end. Both gases are now compressed adiabatically to one-third their original volume. Which gas will show the greater temperature increase?

• A)the O₂
• B)the He
• C)Neither; both will show the same increase.
• D)It's impossible to tell from the information given.

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