9.5 - Gay-Lussac’s Law
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Practice Questions
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What happens to the pressure of a gas if its temperature increases at constant volume?
💡 Hint: Think about how heating a closed container affects the pressure.
Is Absolute Temperature used in Kelvin or Celsius?
💡 Hint: Which temperature scale begins at absolute zero?
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According to Gay-Lussac's Law, what happens to a gas's pressure if its temperature is increased while volume remains constant?
💡 Hint: Remember the direct relationship.
True or False: Gay-Lussac’s Law applies to gases at varying volumes.
💡 Hint: Think about when the law holds true.
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A cylinder has a gas at an initial pressure of 200 kPa at 25°C. If the temperature rises to 95°C, what will the new pressure be?
💡 Hint: Convert to Kelvin: 25°C = 298 K, 95°C = 368 K.
Discuss the implications of Gay-Lussac's Law in aviation when considering changes in cabin pressure during ascent.
💡 Hint: Think about how pressure and temperature vary with altitude.
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