When gas in a container is squeezed to half its volume at constant temperature, the gas pressure
A)is half.
B)doubles.
C)quadruples.
D)remains the same.

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According to Boyle's Law, at constant temperature, the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume. Therefore, if the volume is halved, the pressure must double to maintain constant temperature.

When Gas in a Container Is Squeezed to Half Its