Gas laws

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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 temperature is held constant.

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What type of relationship does Boyle's Law describe between pressure and volume?

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An inverse relationship.

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

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The pressure decreases.

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

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The volume decreases.

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What happens to the pressure of a gas if the volume is halved?

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The pressure doubles.

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What is the formula for Boyle's Law?

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P1 * V1 = P2 * V2, where P is pressure and V is volume.

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What happens to gas pressure when the temperature is constant and the volume decreases?

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The pressure increases.

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What is the relationship between pressure and volume in a closed system?

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As one increases, the other decreases.

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What is an example of Boyle's Law in real life?

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Syringes: pulling back the plunger increases volume and decreases pressure, drawing liquid in.

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What is the effect of temperature on gas pressure?

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At constant volume, increasing temperature increases pressure.