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Explain why it is not a good idea to throw an aerosol can into fire. Which gas law applies?

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Answer:

The gas inside the can and the can’s volume are both constant.

The gas pressure increases with increasing temperature.

The can will burst if the pressure becomes great enough.

The gas law that applies is Gay-Lussac’s law.

Step-by-step explanation:

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