Chapter 14.1, Problem 6LC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To explain how could you increase the gas pressure in the container a hundredfold.

Concept Introduction: A condition of a substance known as gas lacks both a set shape and a fixed volume. Compared to other states of matter, including solids and liquids, gases have a lower density.

Answer to Problem 6LC

By decreasing volume, the pressure in the container can be increased rapidly.

Explanation of Solution

The pressure(P) of gas changes inversely with its own volume (V) when the temperature is constant. Which stats that $PV=K$ …. (i)

It can be expressed as:

  $P=\frac{1}{V}$

By increasing the pressure, the volume will be decreased. The pressure of the gas can be increased by decreasing the volume of the container. When volume will be decreased, then the pressure in the container will be increased rapidly.