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, increasing 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, 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, increasing 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, decreasing the volume.
An increase in pressure causes particles to move closer together, decreasing the volume.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

An increase in pressure causes particles to move closer together, decreasing the volume.

This statement is consistent with Boyle's Law, which states that for a given mass of gas at constant temperature, the volume of the gas is inversely proportional to its pressure. As pressure increases, the volume decreases, causing gas particles to be pushed closer together.