Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2015 2015Moderate

If absolute temperature of the gas is doubled and pressure is increased 4 times, then the volume becomes

Correct answer: A. Half

  • A. Half
  • B. Double
  • C. 4 times
  • D. Unchanged

Explanation

From PV = nRT, the volume is V = nRT/P. Doubling the absolute temperature multiplies the volume by 2 and quadrupling the pressure divides it by 4, so the volume becomes 2/4, which is half its original value.

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