Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Particles And Purification (Section 5 - No. 1)
When a gas is compressed in a container, which of the following is likely to occur?
The volume of the gas decreases and the pressure increases.
The volume of the gas increases and the pressure decreases.
The volume of the gas remains constant and the pressure increases.
The volume of the gas decreases and the pressure remains constant.
Explanation
Compressing a gas reduces its volume, forcing the particles closer together, which results in an increase in pressure.
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