Question

In which of the given situations, the distance between the molecules of hydrogen gas would increase?

(i) Some hydrogen gas leaking out of the container.

(ii) Increasing pressure on hydrogen gas contained in a closed container.

(iii) Increasing the volume of the container of hydrogen gas.

(iv) Adding more hydrogen gas to the container without increasing the volume of the container.

• A.
  (i) and (iii)
• B.
  (i) and (iv)
• C.
  (ii) and (iii)
• D.
  (ii) and (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is A

(i) and (iii)
To increase the distance between the molecules of hydrogen gas, there are two ways:

• Reducing the amount of gas in the container.
• Increasing the volume of the container.