The Volume of a Gas Must Always Decrease When

question 16

Multiple Choice

The volume of a gas must always decrease when

• A)temperature increases and pressure increases.
• B)temperature increases and pressure decreases.
• C)temperature decreases and pressure increases.
• D)temperature decreases and pressure decreases.

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