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Which of the following most likely happens when the number of particles of a gas decreases?

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When the number of particles of a gas decrease, the pressure of the gas will also decrease. This is because there are fewer particles colliding with the walls of the container which results in fewer collisions in a week or force per unit area. This leads to a decrease in pressure.
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