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What happens to a gas when its temperature is decreased at constant pressure?
Options
A It expands.
B It condenses into a liquid.
C Its volume decreases.
Correct Answer
D Its pressure increases.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

According to Charles's Law, at constant pressure, the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature. Decreasing the temperature decreases the volume.

Hint

Think of the relationship between volume and temperature at constant pressure.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1382 of 1872
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