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This is possible because gases have the physical property of elasticity, due to the fact that there are relatively large spaces between the molecules of gases.
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∙ 9y agoIt is to compress the gas. According to the Kinetic Particle Theory, in gaseous state the gas molecules are spaced far apart from each other, taking up random positions and moving around at high speeds. In compressing the gas, you are forcing the particles closer to each other. Consequently the pressure in the container will increase, because there would be more gas molecules per unit volume in the container and thus more collisions by the gas molecules against the wall per unit area of the wall.
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∙ 9y agoTo squeeze something into a smaller space is to compress it. This word applies to gases as well.
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∙ 9y agoCompression.
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∙ 6y agoCompressing.
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As a gas is compressed in a cylinder does its volume decrease?
"Force the substance into a smaller volume" is pretty much the definition of "compress".
What happens to the gas volume at a given pressure?
The gas takes on the size and shape of the container it's in. So if you make the volume of the container smaller (compress it) the volume of the gas is smaller as well. However, this comes at a higher pressure exerted, so there is no spontaneous mass creation.Well, by definition, compress means "to make smaller; to press or squeeze together; or to make something occupy a smaller space or volume." Therefore, the very word "compress" implies a decrease in volume. So if you wanted to know what happens when you compress a gas, you are squeezing it into a smaller space, or decreasing the volume.If you were to let the gas maintain a constant temperature as you compress it, then pressure would increase. If you were to let the gas maintain a constant pressure, then temperature would decrease.If you were to rephrase your question to "what happens to the volume of gas if put under pressure," then the gas' volume would decrease. For the temperature to remain constant and the pressure to increase, a gas must decrease in volume to occupy a smaller area.
Why does volume of gas get smaller when its cooled?
it will get smaller Ideal gas law PV=nRT or Charles Law V/T = k T= temperature V= volume keep everything else constant, V and T are directly proportional. This means that if V increases so will T. If V decreases, T will get smaller.
What occurs when earth crust is squeezed into a smaller space?
compression
What occurs when the earths crust is squeezed into smaller space?
compression
What happens to the air pressure inside a balloon when the balloon is squeezed to half it volume at constant temperature?
The force of the pressure put on the balloon is squeezed into smaller particles so the volume is smaller. :) From Jade Nicole White. X
When gas is squeezed its volume increases?
No. When you squeeze something, the volume decreases and the temperature goes up.
Why can gases be compressesd?
Gases can be compressed because their particles can be squeezed closer together into a smaller volume.
What type of fluid that can be squeezed into a smaller container?
No liquid can be made smaller, liquids have the property of a definite volume (size), this cant be changed.
What is the volume of a candle?
the gas volume becomes 1,000 times smaller
What happens when gases are forced or squeezed into smaller volumes?
All gasses, when compressed into a smaller area, result in an increase of temperature and pressure. The ideal gas formula should help. This will never be an EXACT calculation, but is quite accurate. pV=nRT p = pressure, V = volume, n = amount of gas, R = gas constant, T = temperature
Why does gas have no specific volume?
gas has no specific volume because the molecules can be compressed or expanded, which would change the volume. like there is a smaller volume of gas in a can of soda then in the atmesphere around you.
How does pressure exerted on a gas affect its volume?
The volume decreases (smaller,less)
Can the particles in gas be compressed into smaller volume?
Yes, a gas can be easily compressed.
What happens to the volume of a gas when squashed?
They are packed into a smaller and smaller volume. Thus they become more dense and the pressure of the container that they are in rises. PV = nRT It is possible to compress gas enough to make a liquid. A propane tank has liquid in it but when it is released it is a gas. That is why it is called CNG (Compressed Natural Gas)
If a balloon is squeezed what a happens to the pressure of the gas inside the balloon?
If a balloon is squeezed, then that means the volume is decreasing. Volume and pressure vary indirectly, which means that when one goes up, the other goes down. So when you are decreasing the volume of the balloon, the pressure inside is going up (assuming constant mass and temperature).
Why can a gas be put into a container which has a smaller or larger volume than the gas?
Because the gas hasn't not a form and can be compressed or expanded.
