what happens to its molecules when pressure is put on it?? Does it decrease and is so why? if it doesn't why?? if can please give websites for me to look at.
2007-02-06 12:54:17 · 4 answers · asked by Kate L 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
When you put pressure on air, it is the same as pressing the air into a smaller volume. Now the molecules will be closer together and therefore the density is higher.
2007-02-06 13:05:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The molecules don't change in size. The distance between the molecules decreases.
2007-02-06 21:02:29 · answer #2 · answered by John 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uhhh, when pressure is put on it, the pressure increases. Try wording your question coherently. Pressure increase is directly proportional to temperature increase.
PV=NrT
Pressure times Volume is equal to the number of molecules (in moles) times a constant times Temperature
2007-02-06 21:00:48 · answer #3 · answered by loon_mallet_wielder 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how can it increase?
conversely in a constant volume container if u add more molecules of air the pressure will increase
2007-02-06 21:01:10 · answer #4 · answered by san 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋