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Chapter 5 Problem 7

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A chemistry student relates the following story: I noticed mytires were a bit low and went to the gas station. As I was fillingthe tires, I thought about the kinetic molecular theory (KMT). Inoticed the tires because the volume was low, and I realized thatI was increasing both the pressure and volume of the tires.Hmmm, I thought, that goes against what I learned in chemistry,where I was told pressure and volume are inversely proportional.What is the fault in the logic of the chemistry studentin this situation? Explain why we think pressure and volume tobe inversely related (draw pictures and use the KMT).

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Title Chemistry 7 
Author Steven S. Zumdahl
ISBN 9780618528448

Solved: A chemistry student relates the following story: I

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