Effects of Changing the Size of a Container Problem?

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Effects of Changing the Size of a Container Problem?

A gas with a volume of 4L is allowed to expand to a volume of 12 L. What happens to the pressure in the container if the temperature remains constant?

2007-12-15 14:36:41 · 1 answers · asked by (: Muffin Man :) 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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The pressure should be less than before (I believe 1/3 the original pressure, since the gas has 3 x as much space to fill than before).

2007-12-15 14:41:58 · answer #1 · answered by Flying Dragon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋