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Based on Charles's Law,when the temperature of a gas increases, so does the volume.

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the propane tank will expand because of the heat because pressure increases on hotter days

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The strong heat energy from the sun makes the propane molecules shake creating friction which makes them expand which creates pressure on the tank. I think... :?

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The pressure of the propane bottle will expand when it gets very hot. This will cause the tank to rigid tank to either leak or combust.

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Q: A gas barbecue grill uses propane gas The propane is stored in a rigid tank what happens to the pressure of the propane when the tank is left outside on a very hot summer day-?
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