The pressure of a gas at constant temperature is increased by a factor od 4. By what factor does the volume change?

A 1/4

B 1/2

C 1

D 4

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Billie

Chemistry

10 April, 23:42

The pressure of a gas at constant temperature is increased by a factor od 4. By what factor does the volume change?

A 1/4

B 1/2

C 1

D 4

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Ibrahim Fields · Answer 1

A

Explanation:

The formula used is

PV = P1 * V1

P = x

P1 = 4x

V1 = 1

V2 = ?

x * 1 = 4x * V2 Divide both sides by x

x/x = 4x / x * V2

1 = 4*V2 Divide by 4

1/4 = 4*V2/4

1/4 = V2

The answer is A

The pressure of a gas at constant temperature is increased by a factor od 4. By what factor does the volume change?A 1/4B 1/2C 1D 4

The pressure of a gas at constant temperature is increased by a factor od 4. By what factor does the volume change?

A 1/4

B 1/2

C 1

D 4