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How does increasing the temperature of a gas affect its pressure at constant volume (Particle motion in gases)

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practice

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Topic

Particle model and pressure

Question

  1. A. It decreases the pressure
  2. B. It has no effect on the pressure
  3. C. It increases the pressure
  4. D. It causes the gas to escape

Answer

The correct answer is It increases the pressure.

Explanation

Application lens: Apply the rule to the specific sample or situation instead of reciting a broad fact. This question asks: How does increasing the temperature of a gas affect its pressure at constant volume (Particle motion in gases). The correct response is It increases the pressure, because gas pressure comes from particle collisions with container walls. In Particle motion in gases, the marking point should connect directly to explain that the force from particle collisions produces gas pressure. If the question includes values, the working must keep the appropriate unit and operation; if it is an explanation, it must name the relevant particle behaviour or energy change. This item belongs to Particle model and pressure, so avoid answers that switch to a different quantity, confuse heat with temperature, or describe gas pressure without collisions when collisions are the reason. Checkpoint 475 is distinct because it uses this exact question context and the application lens rather than a generic particle-model sentence.

Common mistake

Misunderstanding Gas Pressure

Students often confuse gas pressure with the total force exerted by gas particles, rather than understanding that gas pressure is the force per unit area exerted on the walls of the container.

To fix this, remember that gas pressure is calculated as the force from particle collisions divided by the area over which the force is applied. Focus on the relationship between force, area, and pressure.

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