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Behavior of Gases

Question 4 • GA-GSE Physical Science A

Which statement is a description of Boyle’s law?

Answer
A
The temperature and volume of a gas are directly proportional when pressure is constant.
B
The temperature and volume of a gas are inversely proportional when pressure is constant.
C
The volume and pressure of a gas are directly proportional when temperature is constant.
D
The volume and pressure of a gas are inversely proportional when temperature is constant.

Explanation

Boyle’s law states that for a fixed amount of gas at constant temperature, pressure and volume are inversely proportional. This means increasing the pressure decreases the volume, and decreasing the pressure increases the volume. Therefore, the correct choice is “The volume and pressure of a gas are inversely proportional when temperature is constant.”

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