A Certain Balloon Will Pop If It Expands to a Volume

question 9

Multiple Choice

A certain balloon will pop if it expands to a volume greater than 16.0 L. The balloon is currently filled with air at a volume of 8.0 L. You heat the balloon such that the temperature measured in degrees Celsius doubles. Which of the following best describes what happens?

• A) The balloon will expand to a volume greater than 16.0 L and pop.
• B) The balloon will expand to a volume less than 16.0 L and not pop.
• C) The balloon will expand to a volume of 16.0 L and pop.
• D) The balloon will expand to a volume of 16.0 L and not pop.
• E) The volume of the balloon will remain the same but the pressure will increase.

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Definitions:

Locus

A particular location on a chromosome.

Gene

Chromosomal DNA sequence that encodes an RNA or protein product.

Chromosome

A chromosome is a long, continuous thread of DNA that contains numerous genes and regulatory information, essential for genetics and heredity.

Combination

The action of combining two or more elements or things into a single entity or mixture.