Boyle's law is stated as: "The product of pressure and volume of a fixed amount of gas at constant temperature is a _ quantity
Correct answer: B. constant
- A. variable
- B. constant
- C. discreet
- D. decreasing
Explanation
According to Boyle's Law, 'for a fixed amount of gas at a constant temperature, the product of pressure and volume remains constant.'
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About Boyle's Law
Boyle's law states that the pressure of a fixed mass of gas varies inversely with its volume when temperature remains constant. Problems use the relationship P₁V₁ = P₂V₂, pressure-volume graphs and volume changes, with constant temperature distinguishing it from Charles's law.
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