A sealed metal can contains a fixed mass of gas.
The label on the can says 'Do not place near a fire'.
The can is accidentally placed in a fire. The can bursts.
Explain, in terms of particles, why the can bursts.
Your answer should refer to the temperature of the gas, the motion of the particles and the pressure of the gas.
108 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 14.3 Gas pressure and temperature, covering 14.3.1 Gas pressure and particle motion, 14.3.2 Temperature and pressure at constant volume, 14.3.3 Absolute zero and the kelvin scale, 14.3.4 Compressing and expanding gases, 14.3.5 Volume and pressure at constant temperature, and 14.3.6 Doing work on a gas. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.