Pressure in a Gas Is Reduced by Half, and the Temperature

question 28

Multiple Choice

Pressure in a gas is reduced by half, and the temperature is reduced to 80% of its initial value. What is the ratio of the final to the initial volume of the gas?

• A)0.62
• B)0.75
• C)1.25
• D)1.60

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