Which two scenarios illustrate the relationship between pressure and volume as described by Boyle's law?

1. The pressure in a closed bottle decreases when the bottle is squeezed.

2. The volume of an underwater bubble increases as it rises and the pressure decreases.

3. The pressure increases in an inflated plastic bag when the bag is stepped on.

4. When air is blown into a balloon, the pressure and volume both increase.

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Kenley Chandler

Chemistry

23 November, 10:51

Which two scenarios illustrate the relationship between pressure and volume as described by Boyle's law?

1. The pressure in a closed bottle decreases when the bottle is squeezed.

2. The volume of an underwater bubble increases as it rises and the pressure decreases.

3. The pressure increases in an inflated plastic bag when the bag is stepped on.

4. When air is blown into a balloon, the pressure and volume both increase.

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Tony Lawson · Answer 1

The correct answer is option 2 and 3.

The two scenarios that illustrate the relationship between pressure and volume as described by Boyle's law are as follows:

2. The volume of an underwater bubble increases as it rises and the pressure decreases.

3. The pressure increases in an inflated plastic bag when the bag is stepped on.

According to Boyle's law, pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume at constant temperature. This means that pressure rises as the volume increases and vice versa.