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Which statement explains the molecular changes that occur in an enclosed gas as the pressure increases and the temperature is held constant?(1 point)
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An increase in pressure causes particles to move closer together, decreasing the volume.
An increase in pressure causes particles to move closer together, decreasing the volume.
An increase in pressure causes particles to move closer together, increasing the volume.
An increase in pressure causes particles to move closer together, increasing the volume.
An increase in pressure causes particles to move farther apart, decreasing the volume.
An increase in pressure causes particles to move farther apart, decreasing the volume.
An increase in pressure causes particles to move farther apart, increasing the volume.
An increase in pressure causes particles to move farther apart, increasing the volume.
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The correct response is:
An increase in pressure causes particles to move closer together, decreasing the volume.
This statement aligns with Boyle's Law, which states that for a given amount of gas at constant temperature, the pressure of the gas is inversely related to its volume. As pressure increases, the volume decreases, causing gas particles to be closer together.
