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2.1.3a The absolute scale of temperature

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Question 11

A sealed, rigid glass container contains a fixed mass of gas. During a laboratory experiment, the container is heated, causing the temperature of the gas to rise. As a result, the pressure inside the container increases.

Why does the temperature rise cause the pressure to increase?

A

The gas molecules move faster, colliding with the container walls more frequently and with greater force.

B

The gas molecules increase in size, taking up more space inside the container.

C

The volume of the container expands significantly to accommodate the heat energy.

D

The number of gas molecules inside the container increases as they gain energy.

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