Which statements below are TRUE of Boyle's Law? Choose the 3 correct statements.
a
There is an inverse relationship between pressure and volume.
b
There is a direct relationship between pressure and volume.
c
At constant temperature, If the pressure increases, the volume will decrease.
d
At constant temperature, if the pressure increases, the volume will increase.
e
At constant temperature, if the pressure decreases, the volume will increase.
f
At constant temperature, if the pressure decreases, the volume will decrease.
The three correct statements are:
a) There is an inverse relationship between pressure and volume.
c) At constant temperature, If the pressure increases, the volume will decrease.
e) At constant temperature, if the pressure decreases, the volume will increase.
To determine which statements are true of Boyle's Law, let's review the law itself. Boyle's Law states that, at constant temperature, the pressure and volume of a gas are inversely proportional to each other.
Statement a: "There is an inverse relationship between pressure and volume." This statement correctly describes Boyle's Law. As pressure increases, volume decreases, and vice versa.
Statement b: "There is a direct relationship between pressure and volume." This statement is not correct. Boyle's Law states the opposite, that there is an inverse relationship between pressure and volume.
Statement c: "At constant temperature, if the pressure increases, the volume will decrease." This statement is true according to Boyle's Law. When pressure increases, volume decreases, as stated earlier.
Statement d: "At constant temperature, if the pressure increases, the volume will increase." This statement is false. According to Boyle's Law, if pressure increases, volume will actually decrease.
Statement e: "At constant temperature, if the pressure decreases, the volume will increase." This statement is also false. According to Boyle's Law, if pressure decreases, volume will increase.
Statement f: "At constant temperature, if the pressure decreases, the volume will decrease." This statement is true. According to Boyle's Law, if pressure decreases, volume decreases as well.
The three correct statements of Boyle's Law are a, c, and f.
The three correct statements regarding Boyle's Law are:
a) There is an inverse relationship between pressure and volume.
c) At constant temperature, if the pressure increases, the volume will decrease.
e) At constant temperature, if the pressure decreases, the volume will increase.