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 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 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, increasing the volume.

Answer 1

The correct statement that explains the molecular changes that occur in an enclosed gas as the pressure increases and the temperature is held constant 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 mass of gas at constant temperature, the pressure and volume of the gas are inversely related. When pressure increases, the volume must decrease if the temperature remains constant, leading to gas particles being closer together.