Chapter U3.59, Problem 2E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:The difference between flexible and rigid containers need to be explained.

Concept Introduction: The volume is defined as the space taken up by an object. Thus, the volume is a measure of complete size of an object.

Answer to Problem 2E

A flexible container has variable volume whereas a rigid container has constant volume.

Explanation of Solution

The Boyle’s law states that at constant temperature and amount of gas molecules, the volume is inversely proportional to the pressure of gas.

  $\text{Pressure α }\frac{\text{1}}{\text{volume }}$

In a flexible container, the volume will change with pressure and temperature. On the contrary, in a rigid container, the volume will remain constant. So at constant volume, the pressure of gas is directly proportional to the temperature of gas. This is called as Gay Lussac's Law of gases.

  $\text{Pressure α Temperature}$