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It expands (escapes).

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What happens to gas when it is in a solid container at now temperature?

the gas condenses to become liquid in the solid container


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The pressure increases if the container gets smaller or the gas heats up. The pressure decreases if the container gets bigger or the gas cools off.


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What happens when heat is added to gas in a sealed container?

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