Register
When a gas is pumped into a small rigid container the pressure inside the container increases as more particles are added. If the number of particles is doubled then the pressure will double. What would
2.9k views
2 votes
When a gas is pumped into a small rigid container the pressure inside the container increases as more particles are added. If the number of particles is doubled then the pressure will double. What would happen if the number of particles were decreased by half?

User Saugat Mukherjee
by
8.0k points

2 Answers

3 votes

Answer: A. Pressure would decrease by half

Step-by-step explanation:

User Franki
by
8.4k points
5 votes
Since the container of the gas is rigid, the volume of the gas will remain constant. Therefore, when the number of particles were decreased in half then the pressure will also be half of the original given they both are subjected to the same temperature.

PV = nRT

V, T and R are constants so they can be lumped together to a constant k.

P/n = k
P1/n1 = P2/n2

since n2 = n1/2
P1/n1 = P2/n1/2
P2 = P1/2
User Mauro Midolo
by
8.3k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

Related questions

Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.2m answers

Other Questions

As an object’s temperature increases, the ____________________ at which it radiates energy increases.
Why is gold preferred as a superior metal over silver and bronze?
What is the evidence of a chemical reaction when the fireworks go off
Which of the following statements does not describe a physical property of a piece of chalk A. Chalk is solid B.chalk can be broken into pieces C. Chalk is white D. Chalk will bubble in vinegar
Key facts of covalent bonding
Link Copied!