Question

which step will decrease the pressure of a gas inside a closed cubical container?

• increasing the speed of the gas particles
• decreasing the temperature inside the container
• decreasing the volume of the container
• increasing the number of moles of gas

Explanation:

Analyze the relationship between temperature and pressure

$$ P \propto T \quad (\text{at constant } V, n) $$

Evaluate the given options

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Identify the correct step

$$ \text{Decreasing the temperature inside the container decreases the pressure.} $$

Answer:

• increasing the speed of the gas particles
• decreasing the temperature inside the container (Correct answer)
• decreasing the volume of the container
• increasing the number of moles of gas