Boyles and Charles Law Review

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What is Boyle's Law?

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Boyle's Law states that the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume when the temperature is held constant. This means that as the volume of a gas decreases, its pressure increases, and vice versa.

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What is Charles's Law?

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Charles's Law states that the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature (in Kelvin) when the pressure is held constant. This means that as the temperature of a gas increases, its volume also increases.

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What is the relationship between pressure and volume according to Boyle's Law?

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The relationship is inverse; as one increases, the other decreases.

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What happens to the pressure of a gas in a closed container when it is heated?

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The pressure increases if the volume cannot expand.

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If the volume of a gas is halved, what happens to its pressure?

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The pressure doubles, assuming temperature remains constant.

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What is the formula for Boyle's Law?

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P1V1 = P2V2, where P is pressure and V is volume.

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What is the formula for Charles's Law?

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V1/T1 = V2/T2, where V is volume and T is temperature in Kelvin.

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If the temperature of a gas is increased, what happens to its volume according to Charles's Law?

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The volume increases, assuming pressure remains constant.

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What is absolute zero?

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Absolute zero is the theoretical temperature at which a gas has zero volume and is defined as 0 Kelvin, or -273.15°C.

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What is the effect of decreasing pressure on the volume of a gas?

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Decreasing pressure will increase the volume of the gas, assuming temperature remains constant.