An ideal gas is confined to a container with adjustable volume.The number of moles and temperature are constant.By what factor will the volume change if pressure triples?
A)1/9
B)1/3
C)3
D)9

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According to the Boyle's Law, P₁V₁ = P₂V₂
As the number of moles and temperature are constant, we can rewrite the equation as V₁/V₂ = P₂/P₁
If the pressure triples, P₂ = 3P₁
Therefore, V₁/V₂ = 3P₁/P₁ = 3
Thus, the volume will change by a factor of 3 if the pressure triples. Hence, the answer is option B (1/3).

An Ideal Gas Is Confined to a Container with Adjustable