Final answer:
The statement in the question is false. Boyle's law states that the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume, so as volume increases, pressure decreases, and vice versa. The correct option is b. false
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement given in the question is false. According to Boyle's law, the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume in a closed system, when the temperature is constant. This means that as the volume of a gas increases, the pressure actually decreases. When the volume decreases, the pressure increases. This is crucial in understanding things like the mechanics of breathing where the lungs expand to decrease pressure, allowing air to flow in.
For example, when we use a syringe, pushing in the plunger decreases the volume of air inside, which increases the pressure. Pulling the plunger out does the opposite: it increases the volume, which decreases the pressure. These observations are in alignment with Boyle's law and demonstrate the inverse relationship between pressure and volume.
The correct option is b. false