How does a sample of gas differ in its behavior from a

Chapter 6, Problem 1P

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Problem 1P

How does a sample of gas differ in its behavior from a sample of liquid in each of the following situations?

(a) The sample is transferred from one container to a larger one.

(b) The sample is heated in an expandable container, but no change of state occurs.

(c) The sample is placed in a cylinder with a piston, and an external force is applied.

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QUESTION:

Problem 1P

How does a sample of gas differ in its behavior from a sample of liquid in each of the following situations?

(a) The sample is transferred from one container to a larger one.

(b) The sample is heated in an expandable container, but no change of state occurs.

(c) The sample is placed in a cylinder with a piston, and an external force is applied.

ANSWER:

Solution 1P:

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(a) The sample is transferred from one container to a larger one.

The volume of the liquid remains constant, but the volume of the gas increases to the volume of the larger container.

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