If a gas cools under constant pressure,the molecules within it have ________ kinetic energy (motions)and can therefore ________.
A)less; be packed into a smaller volume
B)less; be packed into a larger volume
C)more; be packed into a larger volume
D)more; be packed into a smaller volume

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When a gas cools under constant pressure, the molecules within it lose kinetic energy and move slower. This means they can be packed into a smaller volume while still maintaining the same pressure. The reverse is true for a gas that is heated under constant pressure.

If a Gas Cools Under Constant Pressure,the Molecules Within It