what happens to the volume of a balloon when it is taken outside in a cold winter day?

and why?

2006-11-19 00:49:19 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

1 answers

The volume should decrease because the colder air causes the gas molecules to lose kinetic energy and slow down. This makes the air pressure in the balloon lower and the balloon's volume is reduced.

2006-11-19 01:52:27 · answer #1 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

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