A sample of a gas in a container fitted with a piston has a temperature above 0°C. The Celsius temperature is doubled. What is true about the ratio of final volume to initial volume for the gas?
A) It is 1:1.
B) It is 2:1.
C) It is 1:2.
D) It is greater than 2:1.
E) It is less than 2:1.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Doubling the Celsius temperature does not double the Kelvin temperature, which is needed to determine volume change. The ratio is less than 2:1.

A Sample of a Gas in a Container Fitted with a Piston