A model of an ideal gas is shown here. A student designs an experiment to test the impact of increasing the pressure on the system. Which prediction is most likely to be supported by the data?
Responses
A As pressure on the gas increases, the volume and temperature will both decrease.As pressure on the gas increases, the volume and temperature will both decrease.
B As the pressure on the gas increases, the volume and temperature will also increase.As the pressure on the gas increases, the volume and temperature will also increase.
C As pressure on the gas increases, the volume will decrease and the temperature will increase.As pressure on the gas increases, the volume will decrease and the temperature will increase.
D As pressure on the gas increases, the volume will increase and the temperature will decrease.
D As pressure on the gas increases, the volume will increase and the temperature will decrease.
D As pressure on the gas increases, the volume will increase and the temperature will decrease.
To determine the most likely prediction that will be supported by the data, we can refer to the ideal gas law. The ideal gas law states that the pressure, volume, and temperature of a gas are related by the equation: PV = nRT, where P represents pressure, V represents volume, T represents temperature, n represents the number of moles of gas, and R is the ideal gas constant.
Based on the ideal gas law, if we keep the number of moles of gas (n) and the gas constant (R) constant, any change in pressure (P) will cause a corresponding change in volume (V) and/or temperature (T). Specifically, if pressure increases and all other factors remain constant, the volume will decrease, and the temperature may either increase or decrease, depending on the conditions of the experiment.
Considering this, the most likely prediction that will be supported by the data is option C: "As pressure on the gas increases, the volume will decrease, and the temperature will increase." This prediction is based on the understanding that an increase in pressure will lead to a decrease in volume and an increase in temperature.
However, it is important to note that without more information about the specific conditions and characteristics of the gas being tested, it is not possible to definitively determine which prediction will be supported by the data. The behavior of gases can vary depending on the specific circumstances, such as the type of gas, the presence of other substances, and the conditions of the experiment.