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The volume of a gas - at constant pressure - is proportional to the absolute temperature, that is, to the temperature expressed in Kelvin. This relationship is only approximate for real gases, but it is close enough for most practical purposes.

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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.


When pressure is kept constant a gas causes its volume to decrease A cooling B heating C maintaining the temperature of?

When pressure is kept constant, a gas causes its volume to decrease when it is cooled. This is described by Charles's Law, which states that at constant pressure, the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature in Kelvin. Therefore, cooling the gas leads to a reduction in its volume.


When gas is cooled it?

When gas is cooled, its particles lose energy and move more slowly, ultimately leading to a decrease in temperature and a decrease in volume if the gas is kept at constant pressure. This process is known as cooling or refrigeration.


What happens to a gas when cooled and heated?

When a gas is cooled, its molecules lose energy, resulting in a decrease in temperature and pressure, which can lead to condensation if the gas becomes a liquid. Conversely, when a gas is heated, its molecules gain energy, causing them to move more rapidly and increasing both the temperature and pressure of the gas. This behavior is described by the ideal gas law, where temperature and pressure are directly related to the volume of gas.


Do gases decrease in mass when cooled?

When gases are cooled, their mass does not decrease; the mass remains constant regardless of temperature changes. However, cooling a gas causes its molecules to move more slowly, leading to a decrease in volume and density. This behavior is described by the ideal gas law, which shows how temperature, volume, and pressure are interrelated, but mass itself stays the same.

Related Questions

Does gas expand when cooled?

No, gas contracts or decreases in volume when cooled because the molecules lose kinetic energy and move closer together. This decrease in volume causes the gas to contract and take up less space.


What if the gas volume is confined to an expandable container What would happen to the gas volume if it is cooled?

If you cool a gas then its volume shrinks. As the container is expand/contactable, the container will also shrink.


What happens to the volume of a gas when it is cooled?

When any gas (or gas mixture), including air, is cooled, the molecules will move slower and they will be able to be closer together. The volume needed to store a certain amount of gas will be less. If you cool it enough, it will eventually turn into a liquid.


Hydrogen gas was cooled from 150 degree Celcius to 50. Its new volume is 75 ml. What was it’s original volume.?

57.3ml


When a gas is cooled the number of collisions decreases?

When a gas is cooled, the molecules lose kinetic energy, resulting in fewer collisions with each other. This decrease in collisions leads to a reduction in pressure, volume, and temperature of the gas.


When a gas is cooled it?

The Ideal Gas Laws describe the relationship of temperature, pressure, and volume for a gas. These three things are all related. At lower temperatures a gas will exert lower pressure if the volume remains the same, or can exert the same pressure but in a smaller volume.


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.


Which state of matter shows the largest change in volume when warmed or cooled?

The state of matter that shows the largest change in volume when warmed or cooled is gas. Liquids and solids increase and decrease in volume in response to temperature change as well, but not to the same magnitude as gases.


Why does A balloon get smaller when cooled?

When a balloon is cooled, the air inside it contracts and takes up less space, causing the balloon to shrink. This is because the volume of a gas decreases as its temperature decreases, following the ideal gas law.


How does the gas thermometer work?

A gas thermometer works by measuring temperature based on the relationship between the pressure and volume of a gas. As the gas is heated or cooled, its pressure and volume change accordingly. By measuring these changes, the temperature can be determined using the ideal gas law (PV=nRT).


When pressure is kept constant a gas causes its volume to decrease A cooling B heating C maintaining the temperature of?

When pressure is kept constant, a gas causes its volume to decrease when it is cooled. This is described by Charles's Law, which states that at constant pressure, the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature in Kelvin. Therefore, cooling the gas leads to a reduction in its volume.


What is cooled and compressed for transportation along pipelines?

Natural gas is cooled and compressed for transportation along pipelines. Cooling the gas causes it to liquefy, reducing its volume for efficient transport, and compression helps maintain pressure in the pipeline to keep the gas moving smoothly over long distances.