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What happens when a gas is compressed at a constant temperature?

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a

The collision between the molecules increases.

b

The speed of the molecules increases.

c

The speed of the molecules decreases.

d

The collision between the molecules decreases.

answer is B.

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According to Boyle’s law, “The volume of a gas is inversely proportional to pressure keeping the temperature the same”. When the gas is compressed, the molecules get closer and the internal energy of the gas increases. This causes more collisions.

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