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As the temperature of a gas increases, the volume occupied by the gas ___.


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increases

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B

decreases

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C

remains constant

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D

can increase or decrease

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Solution

The correct option is A

increases


Gases expand on heating and contract on cooling. As the temperature increases the energy of the gas molecules increases and hence they move further, which in turn increases the volume occupied by the gas.


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