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How does a sample of gas differ in its behavior from a
Chapter 6, Problem 1P(choose chapter or problem)
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:
Step 1
(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.