Assume That You Have a Sample of Gas in a Cylinder

question 187

Multiple Choice

Assume that you have a sample of gas in a cylinder with a moveable piston,as shown in diagram (1) .The initial pressure,number of moles,and temperature of the gas are noted on the diagram.Which diagram (2) -(4) most closely represents the result of doubling the number of moles of gas while keeping the pressure and temperature constant?

• A)diagram (2)
• B)diagram (3)
• C)diagram (4)

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