Question detail
How does increasing the volume of a gas at constant temperature affect its pressure (Pressure in gases (physics only))
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Particle model and pressure
Question
- A. Pressure increases
- B. Pressure decreases
- C. Pressure remains constant
- D. Pressure fluctuates
Answer
The correct answer is Pressure decreases.
Explanation
Particle lens: Describe arrangement, motion, spacing, collisions, or energy changes only when they are relevant here. This question asks: How does increasing the volume of a gas at constant temperature affect its pressure (Pressure in gases (physics only)). The correct response is Pressure decreases, because density links mass and volume, so the answer must preserve which quantity is being calculated. In Pressure in gases (physics only), the marking point should connect directly to (Physics only) Explain how changing the volume of a fixed mass of gas changes the frequency of particle collisions with container walls. 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 516 is distinct because it uses this exact question context and the particle lens rather than a generic particle-model sentence.
Common mistake
Understanding Volume Changes
Students often confuse the relationship between volume changes and collision frequency, thinking that increasing volume decreases pressure without considering the effect on collision frequency.
To fix this, remember that increasing the volume of a gas decreases the frequency of collisions with the container walls, which in turn reduces pressure. Visualize how gas particles spread out in a larger space, leading to fewer collisions.
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