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

increases

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decreases

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remains constant

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first decreases and then increases

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Solution

The correct option is A increases
As the temperature of the gas increases, the molecules move further away from each other as a result of higher kinetic energy. Hence, its volume increases as it expands.

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