Question

Which table correctly shows the relationships between volume, pressure, and temperature of an enclosed gas?(3 points)
Responses

Quantities Relationship
volume & temperature directly proportional
pressure & volume directly proportional
pressure & temperature inversely proportional
Quantities Relationship volume & temperature directly proportional pressure & volume directly proportional pressure & temperature inversely proportional

Quantities Relationship
volume & temperature inversely proportional
pressure & volume directly proportional
pressure & temperature directly proportional
Quantities Relationship volume & temperature inversely proportional pressure & volume directly proportional pressure & temperature directly proportional

Quantities Relationship
volume & temperature directly proportional
pressure & volume inversely proportional
pressure & temperature directly proportional

1 answer

To analyze the relationships between volume, pressure, and temperature of an enclosed gas, we can use the gas laws:

  1. Charles's Law states that volume and temperature are directly proportional (when pressure is constant).

  2. Boyle's Law states that pressure and volume are inversely proportional (when temperature is constant).

  3. Gay-Lussac's Law states that pressure and temperature are directly proportional (when volume is constant).

Reviewing the options given:

  1. First Table:

    • Volume & Temperature: Directly proportional (Correct)
    • Pressure & Volume: Directly proportional (Incorrect, should be inversely proportional)
    • Pressure & Temperature: Inversely proportional (Incorrect, should be directly proportional)
  2. Second Table:

    • Volume & Temperature: Inversely proportional (Incorrect, should be directly proportional)
    • Pressure & Volume: Directly proportional (Incorrect, should be inversely proportional)
    • Pressure & Temperature: Directly proportional (Correct)
  3. Third Table:

    • Volume & Temperature: Directly proportional (Correct)
    • Pressure & Volume: Inversely proportional (Correct)
    • Pressure & Temperature: Directly proportional (Correct)

The correct table that accurately represents the relationships is the third one.