Which of the following statements regarding gas pressure is INCORRECT?

a
When the volume of a container of a gas increases, the gas particles will expand to fill the container.
b
If the volume of a container filled with a gas increases at constant temperature, the pressure will decrease.
c
If the temperature of a gas sample increases while the gas is held at a constant volume, the pressure will decrease.
d
Gas pressure can be measured using a barometer or manometer.

1 answer

The INCORRECT statement regarding gas pressure is:

c. If the temperature of a gas sample increases while the gas is held at a constant volume, the pressure will decrease.

This statement is incorrect because, according to Gay-Lussac's Law, if the temperature of a gas increases (at constant volume), the pressure will actually increase, not decrease.