If a Balloon Filled with Helium Were Heated with a Blow-Dryer

question 110

Multiple Choice

If a balloon filled with helium were heated with a blow-dryer, the balloon would increase in volume. What would happen to the density of the helium in the balloon?

• A)It would decrease.
• B)It would increase.
• C)It would remain the same.
• D)A chemical reaction would occur, so it is impossible to predict.
• E)The initial statement is incorrect-the volume of the balloon would not increase.

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