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Behavior of Gases — Quiz

Question 9 • Physical Science

Which formula represents Gay-Lussac’s law?

Answer
A
the fraction with numerator cap p sub 1 and denominator cap t sub 1 is equal to the fraction with numerator cap p sub 2 and denominator cap t sub 2
B
cap p sub 1 cap v sub 1 is equal to cap p sub 2 cap v sub 2
C
the fraction with numerator cap v sub 1 and denominator cap t sub 1 is equal to the fraction with numerator cap v sub 2 and denominator cap t sub 2
D
cap p sub 1 cap t sub 1 is equal to cap p sub 2 cap t sub 2

Explanation

Gay-Lussac’s law says that for a fixed amount of gas at constant volume, pressure is directly proportional to absolute temperature. Therefore, the pressure-to-temperature ratio stays constant: P₁/T₁ = P₂/T₂. Choice A gives this formula. Temperature must be measured in kelvins for the law to apply.

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